Decision, Decisions, Decisions

Alrighty readers, when were last together Stacey's ex-husband Carl arrived on her doorstep and Stacey had a major decision to make. Should she let him in or leave him out on the sidewalk.

This time, Stacey felt sorry for him and let him in. When she told me I was not surprised because that was her nature.

Once Carl stumbled his way inside, Stacey asked him what happened. He told her that he was walking back to his car when suddenly he had been attacked from behind. The person stole his wallet, his keys, and his car. In the back of her mind she was thinking that it served him right but she could not bring herself to say the words. Stacey took him back to the kitchen and made some coffee. They sat down at the table and he called the police and insurance company to file the incident reports. He said that he did not want to see a doctor because the only thing that was really hurting was his pride.

After he completed the calls he asked Stacey if she had any liquor because he needed a drink to calm his nerves. Stacey grabbed the bottle of Lambrusco from the fridge and two glasses. They sat in silence sipping their drinks until finally Carl began to talk. He started to reminisce about the good times that they had together as he poured himself another glass. He reminisced about how they laughed, joked, and played around like teenagers until wee hours of the morning.

This was the Carl that Stacey did not stop loving. The Carl that was kind, gentle, and loving. The Carl before she became the Mrs.

Before long it was 6 a.m. and Stacey was exhausted. She found herself drifting off partially from being tired and also from too much Lambrusco. That is when Carl got up from his chair and came near Stacey and began to stroke her hair. For Stacey it was a feeling that she had not felt in a long time and she was nervous. Carl went over to the counter and turned on the radio and the sweet sounds of Luther came across the airwaves. This made Stacey even more nervous because this used to be one of their favorite songs. Stacey closed her eyes and exhaled. When she opened them, Carl was standing in front of her with his arms out and open. As Stacey stood up, Carl leaned in and at that moment, their eyes locked and then..........

Hm-mm. Stacey has a dilemma. The man that wronged her in so many ways was acting so right now. She knows that she should not entertain his advances but she is very lonely, Luther is playing, and Carl is hitting all the right notes.

Should she (1) Start coughing and wheezing like she is having an asthma attack (2) Change the subject by asking him if he is hungry (3) Complain that she has stomach pains and keep saying that it must be cramps (4) Turn off the radio and send this joker packing?


Word to the Wise: When you are faced with temptations, remember the Bible verse James 1-4: "Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; knowing that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing".

Mary Jane
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