Two Simple Words

So I've been thinking lately. Recently my life has changed so much and I've been put in many stressful situations, forcing me to lean on those I trust and care about.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank every single person who has been there for me... whether in a big way or small. I'm fully aware that there are people out there who don't even realise how much support they gave me. I'm also very aware that some people continue to give me support without question. It's two simple words but I needed to say them.

For anyone who listened, read, cared or even just gave me the time, I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you. I'm sure people will read this and see me as odd but I hope to let people know that I'd like to repay the favour. If there's anyone out there who just needs a thought, know I'll be there, with a helping hand, if wanted or asked for.

For anyone I've lost contact with, anyone I've ever cared about, you'll be welcome in my home and life if you're intent is good.

I don't want to sound like some sort of sop, but I'm sure I do. However I appear, I'm almost certain it needed to be said.

Elven Mystics

Time for another extract of my writing.

The following piece is actually from the second book of a series. It's one of the first story-lines that I actually wrote, which makes it not quite as good as it could be. Simply because I've developed better writing skills since doing this. I hope you enjoy it.

This is from the perspective of the one of main characters, Keaten. The character, Elensa, is Keatens' partner who he thought had been killed thirteen years earlier.

A knock at my door was the last thing I needed but was what I got. I opened my door to Magenta, and behind her the woman. Neither of them had changed since I last seen them.

“Keaten we need to talk.” Magenta said and the woman behind her looked up at me like something inside her heart was broken. I nodded slowly and moved aside for them to come in. Both women wore the same dress. It was a grey-blue satin that moved around them like liquid and only just touched the floor as they walked.

I offered them a seat and sat down in the seat opposite to them. The woman looked at the floor and Magenta steered at me harshly.

“Why did you turn her away last time Keaten?” Magenta asked and I opened my mouth but no sound came out.

“I think it’s obvious why he turned me away Magenta.” The woman said and I looked at her. She did look so much like Elensa. She looked up and our eyes met. “How can you not see me?” she whispered and silent tears rolled down her cheeks.

The front door opened and Phoenix called from the hallway. He paused in the doorway of the lounge as soon as he saw the women across from me. I never lifted my eyes from the woman and she never broke my eye contact.

“What are you doing here?” Phoenix hissed and I turned to him. His face was thin with rage. The woman turned to him and I watched as the colour drained from her face and her face became afraid.

“I’m trying to make amends.” She whispered and flinched at the look he gave her.

“Phoenix, what’s going on?” I asked and he turned to me.

“She’s trying to get back into your life after abandoning you.” He said harshly, motioning towards her.

“I NEVER abandoned him, I had no choice.” She said getting to her feet, now she looked pissed as well.

“The moment you chose to join them,” He said motioning to Magenta “was the moment you abandoned him.”

“I never chose this. I would never have wanted to be away from him, and my daughters, for so long. Never!” She yelled back at him, angry tears seeping from her eyes.

“Wait a moment,” I said and she turned to me while I looked at Phoenix, “you knew that she was alive and you let me believe that I had lost her forever?”

“This is not their fight Phoenix. This is between your people, my sister and I. Do not punish them for Jeans and my mistakes.” Magenta said calmly.

Thanks so much to those who took the time to read this. I would really like to ask that you leave your thoughts on this below. Thanks again.