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One Tender Moment

February 27th, 2005 - Sunday

It was nearly 2 am. The bedside lamp bathed the room in an orangey hue. I watched as she rubbed the moisturiser onto the dry peeling skin on my legs. I have little sensation there. Everytime she applied the moisturiser, there was a faint tingling and I knew some parts of my leg no longer looked dry and chapped, the peeling bits masked by the thick cream temporarily.

When she had finished with both legs, she came close and rested her head on my shoulder. The moisturiser’s sweet fragrance wafted in the air, intermingling with the odour of the cold from the air conditioner.

In that affectionate instance, I asked her, “How long have we been together?”

She started counting, “1998… 99… Six years.”

There was a moment of silence.

“Why do you ask?” She turned her head, gazed into my eyes and then snuggled closer.

We both knew the answer. That was something that we do occasionally to reassure ourselves that this is all for real. I smiled at her and looked into the distance lazily again, counting my blessings and all the love that she had showered on me.


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16 Responses to “One Tender Moment”

  1. sweetspirit Says:
    February 27th, 2005 at 20:38

    so sweet :)

  2. iblogme Says:
    February 27th, 2005 at 22:50

    so heartwarming.
    i wish you both a happily ever after. :)

  3. nick Says:
    February 27th, 2005 at 23:58

    Awww……

    God Bless both of you.

  4. CheeWai Says:
    February 28th, 2005 at 11:57

    This is so, so sweet. :)

    It jolts me out of my slumber to realise how lucky I am too. :) Like you, I definitely would not forget and would always cherish the love that we have been so blessed to receive. Wish the both of you all the joy and happiness the world may bring. From the bottom of my heart. :)

  5. bkworm Says:
    February 28th, 2005 at 16:09

    Aww… it brings tears to my eyes. Wish you both the very best.

  6. Jinny Says:
    February 28th, 2005 at 16:46

    How tender… and touching. The bond you both share is beyond words can explain

  7. Marita Paige Says:
    February 28th, 2005 at 21:04

    Nice entry, PT.

  8. Lainie Says:
    February 28th, 2005 at 23:37

    :)

    nice to see some good news in this world..That was wonderful

  9. Peter Says:
    March 2nd, 2005 at 14:59

    Thank you all for your comments and wishes.

  10. Doey Says:
    March 3rd, 2005 at 02:04

    aaw… I’m so envious of you.

  11. Peter Says:
    March 3rd, 2005 at 19:50

    Doey, :)

  12. twinsmom Says:
    March 4th, 2005 at 01:48

    This is more heart warming than reading any others love story :) .

  13. May Says:
    March 4th, 2005 at 13:53

    Your story teach me to be grateful. To love the one I am with.

  14. MrsT Says:
    March 5th, 2005 at 04:20

    Ahhhhhhh.. so . .so sweet.. Peter.. :)

  15. Little Dee Says:
    March 5th, 2005 at 15:09

    That is incredibly sweet…… When I see couples who are happily together I do get a twinge of sadness and envy…… But the biggest feeling I get is of happiness and hope that two people can have such intense feelings for each other despite being in such a world of cynicism and hate!!!! I am glad and you two inspire me…… (gotta get something that will make me happy one day!) Thank you……

  16. Peter Says:
    March 6th, 2005 at 16:04

    Twinsmom,
    And it is a true story. :)

    May,
    Right. We must always be grateful heart.

    MrsT, :)

    Little Dee,
    I am sure you will find that one day. Do not ever stop believing that.