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Story written on April 29, 2012 by kins40.
Tina lifted it out forgetting about all the other treasures she had taken out of the box.
"Oh I forgot I had that…." Tina exclaimed with a slight tinge of sadness in her voice.
"What is it?" Bette asked, "I mean I know it is a seashell, but why is it so special?"
Tina looked at the little fragile bit of the sea. It was white with pinkish red line splaying outwards. It resembled a kitten’s paw.
"I picked that up on our last holiday as a family," Tina explained, "The year after that my parents divorced and life became very different. I remember finding it on the beach in Cape Cod. It was like a little jewel upon the sand. It didn’t sparkle nor shine but it drew me anyway because of its unique beauty and in my five year old eyes it was nothing less than a treasure."
Bette’s hand instinctively ran up and down Tina’s back in a soothing manner. "It’s a beautiful shell, I’m glad you still have it." Bette continued kissing her girlfriend’s temple as she spoke.
Bette remembered spending a few summers with her father on the Atlantic Coast.
Beautiful coastline strewn with quaint harbours, windswept beaches, glorious dunes and romantic lighthouses. Many areas full of architectural and culinary gems – weathered shingles, whaling captains’ mansions and chowder shacks.
"Do you remember, where you spent that last holiday?"
Tina laughed, "No Bette I don’t, it was 29 years ago…but I bet there are some photos of that time in amongst those." She continued lifting off the floor a bundle of faded pictures. She scanned through them briefly and settled on a black and white shot.
It was a playground scene by the seaside. Swings, slides, seesaw, sandpit, all occupied by happy children enjoying their summer holiday in the sunshine.
In the foreground of the picture, stood a carefree Tina, one foot on a twirling roundabout, one foot off, pushing with all her strength.
"Wow," Bette exclaimed gently taking the picture away from Tina to take a closer look. "Wow," she repeated.
Tina frowned at the reaction of her girlfriend. "Do you recognise the place?"
Bette shook her head and as she continued to stare at the picture she asked, "Do you know who the other child is on the roundabout with you?"
"Probably some kid I met that day," Tina offered looking again at the picture to try and see if her memory would come back. "I was pretty shy in those days and I would not mingle very easily. This child must have been special for me to let them close. Why you ask… do you know them?"
Bette let out a timid smile as she brushed Tina’s cheek with the back of her hand. "Yeah… I know this child very well."
"What?" Tina asked incredulous, "How?"
"Because," Bette replied, The other child in this photo is… me!"
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I enjoy your writing, Kins. I’ve been meaning to comment and tell for some time, but I haven’t been able to get on the site to read for awhile. Keep up the good work!
😍 I just love your stories K. Thank you for this awesome series 😘
Your stories and writing are so unique. Thank you.
Such wonderful stories…love your writing!
Short but sweet! Thank you.
My number’s turn! And I love what you did with it!
Thanks for the posting! I loved both numbers, especially the last one. Kismet!
Flip me your imagination knows no boundsKins! Should I be awed or scared that you can convincingly give voice to a 25 week old in womb? That was absolutely precious :) And so was that predestined encounter you had them both experience as kids – chills!!! Your stories no matter their length are always filled with wonderful gems and an absolute pleasure to read. Cheers – iHH xx
Amazing…love your writing.
25… So sweet! I love pre-birth Angie’s perspective on her moms! Especially the “It’s grown ups time, I’m going to rest!” As for 29… Well, is that fate, or what? Love the idea that B and T could have crossed paths when they were kids. As in “You know what? you and I belong together, but we’re far too young to do anything about it, so see you in 29 years, babe!” LOL! Great chappy K, and OMG, what an amazing imaginative mind you have here! Hugs ;) Kw
Wow! … It’s amazing stories Kins!! :-) thanks for made me speechless after reading the second story! ;-) it’s so sweet yet so unbelievable, but I also know that something like that happens in real life, though sometimes I am wondering if fate is really exist or it just an excuse of explaining the unexplainable. anyway … I am looking forward for more updates from you for sure… And if you need more numbers, just let us know… Lol… I am sure that not only me who will be eager to share those numbers ;-)
So very wonderful. I love your stories and your imagination. Thank you for these wonderful wonderful stories.
Amazing, as always.
Loved them both. Thank you!
I …can’t find a word……your 1st is soo Ingenious…Imagine a baby “talking”..while still in a womb ….and being funny too. lol… Ears: doneFingernails: doneTesticles….mmmmm…. not growing any of those….just like her Momma…lol.. and your 2nd…Gives me Goosebumps… “Wow the are meant to be in each others life.” thank you Kins40. …really enjoyed this one.
Both parts were great, and thanks for using my number :)
Hahaha sooo cute! I love it!
Wonderful stories.Thank you.
I don’t comment very often, but I just had to on this one. So very different, interesting, touching, exciting, unique. I could go on and on. I just love your stories and the way you write about these two. I so enjoy reading anytime I see a post from you. These little snippets are the best and I think you could turn many of them into longer stories if you’d like. hint hint. :) Anyway, please continue…I love and look forward to them. Thanks again!! :)
That embryology lesson was really cute. Thank you kins40. I just love your stories!
“I’ll have myself transformed into a fully flipped locked-n-loaded womb-fruit waiting for the countdown to launch!” hahahaha!!!!
I could just picture this in my head and it totally made me laugh out loud! So so good…
So loved the baby in the womb perspective and the roundabout photo – Unusual stories, nice, leave a warm glow – thanks.