Cherry, With a Hint of Romance
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May It Be
"I have to leave again, Olive. Business is really booming down south."
Alfredo held Olive's hands with warmth and love, and stared into her tear stained eyes.
She sniffed. "You just came back two days ago. I'm tired of seeing you leave over and over again. I'm tired of spending my nights alone, and I miss all your homeopathic smells. Can't you stay?"
He looked down guilty, and pulled her in closer. "I'm sorry. I wish I could."
Olive sighed and averted her gaze. "How long?"
"Two weeks."
"I guess… I guess I'm afraid that when you leave for so long… you'll never come back."
He pulled her into a tight, loving embrace and whispered.
"I'll always come back."