LJI S8 W33 -The Call That Never Came- Duty

[myrna_bird]

She’d met him on the bus.

He was so handsome in his uniform and he smiled at her and offered her his seat. He stood up and their eyes met for an instant and Marta fell in love, just like that. She wondered if he felt it too. She looked back and smiled at him as she got off at her stop.

Marta had moved to town to attend college in preparation for a

Comments

[pixiebelle]

Aww what a sweet little love story. I love the nostalgia of the time. I hope that he comes back and sees Marta again. Maybe another chapter is in store one day? :)

[myrna_bird]

Awwww, could be...I did have an alternate ending which I edited out but you would have been pleased. :)
Thanks for reading and liking! Your two stories were just stellar this week. Loved them!

[halfshellvenus]

Awww. I'm sorry this is how it ended for the two of them, with at least known disappointment. Maybe someday, if he makes it back? But you never know...

[myrna_bird]

Thanks for reading. I could have written a numberof different endings but I wanted to leave it open...so you're right, you never know until...

[mstrobel]

Oh my, I just adored this. Broke my heart a little. Beautiful and bittersweet.

[myrna_bird]

Thanks for the nice comment. I'm glad you found it touching!

[adoptedwriter]

Nice story. I guess choosing to be a soldier is a calling just like being a nun or a priest. Not for me, but thank goodness somebody is willing and able.
AW

[myrna_bird]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving a thoughtful comment.:)

[jem0000000]

This is beautifully written -- and yes, very bittersweet, but lovely. :)

[myrna_bird]

Many thanks for that 'beautifully written.' That means a lot to me. I put a lot of heart in this one so i couldn't ask for a nicer compliment. :)