Reflections
On the plane...
Catherine and Steve, sitting side by side, look at each other at the same time. They both have expectations. Steve knew she was there for him and she knew he still loved her.
"Are you ready?" She asked.
Steve stopped to think for a few seconds. She was asking if he was ready. Was he ready to leave the past behind? So much had happened: his father, his mother, Joe. Was he ready to forgive himself and also those who were no longer with him? Was he ready to think more about himself and allow himself to be as happy as he could be? Was he ready to give a second chance to their love?
Catherine looked at him anxiously for his answer. She did what her heart asked. Being so close to him, looking into his eyes, all that awoke in her heart joy, happiness, peace, love, affection, respect and passion, but she needed him to be ready. She who had always been so responsible, sometimes felt totally inconsequential next to him. She had experienced many adventures in her life, but surely the craziest ones were always in his company. She just wanted him to say yes, she just needed him to say yes.
"Yes, I am," Steve replied and offered her his open hand. It was an invitation to face the world together.
Catherine didn't think twice and her fingers intertwined with his fingers. The perfect bond, one was the best future for the other. Hand in hand they would face the world and live love intensely.
Catherine rests her head back on the seat and smiles. Steve also smiles as he looks out the window. A few minutes ago he was insecure and aimless, and now he was there with the woman of his life. As the plane pulled away from the island, Steve thought about the dreams that could still exist for the two of them. And there were many...
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