He said that one sentence and that was it. And then he gave me his shadowed-face quiet grin that melts all the ice inside me into puddles of mush and he took my hand.
I could just buy it if you want.
I shook my head. Part of the appeal is that we have no responsibilities for this other than to enjoy it and leave it in good order when we go home.
Where did life turn to this? But I didn't say it out loud, I just crossed to the windows and looked out over the rainy ocean. He brought the ocean to me. All I had to do was take my seat and fasten the belt and then take a little ride up over the clouds and abra-cabridget, I am here in this glorious place where the grass on the dunes is so sharp you bleed just looking at it and the ocean churns up homesickness and comfort in one heaping spoonful. Just for you, princess.
Just for me, princess.
I don't deserve to be here.
But I am and I should enjoy it.
I turned around. He was going for a walk. The deal is we have forty-eight hours here. Ben deals in time because time is what we measure life against. Forty-eight is the magic one now, twenty-four to sleep and make love, twenty to write. The other four hours remaining are for searching for shells in the rain.
Sorry the weather isn't better.
The weather is perfect, Benjamin. Just perfect.
Better get started.
Yeah, I know.
I'll go get us some coffee and groceries.
Okay.
And Bridget?
Yes?
I love you.
I turned around to smile at him when I answered him, but he had already left.
