There was a certain well to do woman. She worked hard for everything she got. Even when she was young her father taught her to work hard and fight for life. She took the lessons of her father, Alfred carefully. Alfred was raised by farmers and he could not educate himself because he had to work for his family as an only child. Alfred loved the outdoors and he loved walking at night and looking at the stars. In fact when his daughter, Annie Alice was little he would take her on walks first carrying her on his back then walking besides her holding her hand. He would show her the stars and told her she is one of them. Alfred met Annie Alice's mother when he became owner of the family farm. Her mother was a little older than him and she was loving and pretty and fun as he remember. They were engaged but ambition and tragedy maud their relationship. They however had a relationship long enough to produce Annie Alice who did not know much about her mother and only her father who dedicated his life to her. Alfred was her father first and her friend second. And occasionally he would say to her proudly that he loved her. It happened over almost a lifetime of saving, Alfred was able to afford college education for Annie Alice. Annie Alice was proud like her father and said she would work for her education but Alfred said "I want you to be better than me. The farm is here to stay and doing well but I promised myself you will be great. You will do things I never achieved. You will be the woman I always knew. Take the money Annie. It was always yours. I want you to have a better life." Annie Alice broke down and cried and she took the money from her father. It happened that as she worked that Summer over the farm that she met a man named Jacobs. Annie Alice loved Jacobs and the two quickly fell in love. Annie Alice was sneaking out and seeing the love of her life many times. And it was the perfect night. The trees were in full bloom. The sky was lited with every star. And the moon was legendary in the sky. And Jacobs and Annie Alice were under the biggest oak tree being playful and cuddingly when suddenly Jacobs kiss gently Annie Alice. And she immediately liked and over and over and over again. And they made love under the giant oak tree. And it happened that Annie Alice stood all night with Jacobs. Alfred searched all night for his beloved daughter, Annie Alice. And he travelled almost till morning and he was crying and disturbed. He went with his farm workers. And they endlessly looked for Annie Alice. Then when he came home, she was there. Alfred had a heated discussion with Annie Alice and Annie Alice lied to her father because she was sore afraid of his response. Later on when she met with Jacobs, she told the love of her life that she could not see him anymore. And Jacobs begged her and she explained that her father was worried and that she promised him to never do it again. Months later, Annie Alice is sicked just before the semester, she is throwing up and unable to control her appetite. And her father took her to the doctor and the doctor after exhausting out sound reason discovers that she is pregnant. Alfred is angry and frustrated and has a sudden argument with Annie Alice. And Annie Alice admitted to seeing Jacobs and she said that she gave him up for her father. Alfred tells Annie Alice, "Annie I love you. I don't want you to be like me. Let me take this child. And I will give him back when you finished college." And Annie Alice agreed. as months passes and Annie Alice has the child. She continues her studies far from home and ever so often checking with her father and the child. Annie Alice eventually finished college after several years and she becomes envelope in her career. She becomes a successful lawyer and has a fame firm in the big city. The years have distanced her from her child and she is engulf with the work being a major partner. After so many years working and being successful, her father's family called her. She finds out her father, Alfred is very sicked. So she takes a trip to Georgia and when she arrived at the hospital. She sees her father, Alfred holding hands with a woman. The woman did not notice Annie Alice until the nurse came in and she smiled at Annie Alice. Annie Alice asked her father about the woman. And her father Alfred reminded her of the night she did not show up and how he was praying and crying for her. Annie Alice exclaimed sorrowfully that she was sorry for that. And her father Alfred said that he forgave her. And he said bluntly "Annie Alice that's your mother. That's your mother Gayle. I know its been long. I know its been hard but she came back." Annie Alice responded "Dad I thought she was dead. I thought she was dead. You let her leave. You let her go.....I don't know if I can take it right now." Her father Alfred said "I raised Boyle. I raised your son and I raised you. We were young like you. We were naïve. Why do you think I sought you college." And the nurse came with a young man. Alfred said "There he is. There is my boy. Boyle." And the young man Boyle responded and smiled gently. Annie Alice asked the nurse if she knew where that woman was who was with her father, Alfred. The nurse said she is right here waiting outside the door. Annie Alice exclaimed while hugging and being emotional "Mom I waited for you. Mom I wished upon the star for you. Mom." And her mother held Annie Alice and she cried and told her "You don't have to call me Mom. Gayle. I love you sweetheart. I miss you. Your father is a good man. All I asked is for your forgiveness. Don't be like me You got a good young man. Boyle is smart and all I ask you to do is be the mother I never was." Annie Alice slowly pick herself up and tell her mother that she forgive her. Annie Alice call for son Boyle and she hug him and her father and Gayle, her mother wraps her arms around Annie Alice.
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Matthew Primous
I am a Black Scholar, International Scholar, & Google Scholar, & 3-Time Eber & Wein Best Poet., Nominee for Poet of the Year, 2020 Black Author Matters Winner, 2 time Akademia Excellence Essayists,& 2022 Honorary Muckrack Journalist.
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nice story, but a bit tiring on my old eyes since there are no paragraphs. It's as though one sentence keeps running on and on. just a suggestion - add a few line breaks here and there.