Ari knew that I loved walking on the beachfront; it calms me. He asked me to meet him at 6 am the next day to have a heart-to-heart conversation with him. I am a morning person; I guess he knew that already; otherwise, he would not have asked me to see him that early. I have a feeling that he checked my background, talked to my friends, and hovered on my F******k. Ari is a high-ranking military officer in CN county. That is how I see him, aside from the noise I've heard from the grapevine. Ari was widowed for many years, and had no woman by her side; maybe he was gay. I was laughing out loud in my mind. This arrogant and self-absorbed guy would like to meet with me. I wonder why?
Okay, continue Sav. Can I call you Sav?
Yes, of course. Everyone calls me Sav.
It was a lovely sunrise at 6 am, a little chilly and breezy. I wore my greyish alpaca overblouse with a pale pink undershirt and white knee-length cargo shorts paired with cream knitted espadrille. Ari was
Does he know about your insecurities?I don't know. We don't talk about it.But, he always let me feel secure. He was very attentive to me and concerned about little things that bothered me. He talked to my family too and let them know how he felt about me. He was not shy, he was very confident and authoritative, maybe because he held the highest post in the military at CN country, Savannah chuckles.Can I ask you a very personal question?Sure, I will try to answer the best that I can.Do you love him as a person who loves you or as a general who commands authority in the country that you live in?I love him as Ari, not as General Ari.Thank you for being honest.As Ari was listening in the other room, his heart melted. He looked at Savannah passionately and whispered... "you're the love of my life, Sav. Thank you for loving me."Let's continue with our conversation about your parents.Okay! Sav, where are your p
Ari's POVI can not change the past, it was a huge mistake, but I can help my wife start a new chapter and I will make sure it will be a happy ending. It was scary to know that Savannah had slipped into a coma. It made me realize how important it was to tell her how much I adore and love her. I created an invisible scar on her heart and it will be there forever. That scar will make us stronger and will remind us that life is short and we should value each other more. I was reckless. I don't even know why I did what I did. I was given a second chance and I will make sure that I do not waste it. It was heaven last night. We fell asleep holding each other tight as if we were both scared we might lose each other. I lost you many many years ago, but this time I will not allow that to happen. I believe that people who are meant to be together find their way back, as I found you again. We experienced a lot of detours, but we were never lost. I promised to make it up to you.A
Alfred and Ben are having lunch with Lieutenant Coronel Roger Matthis at the cafeteria of the Army base in Monterey. Camp Roberts is a California National Guard post in central California, located in Monterey. This camp is a training center under the leadership of Lt Cor Matthis, who was a good friend and classmate of Ari at West Point Academy in Virginia.Ari was a soft-spoken man, a brilliant strategist, and a good friend. He was never interested in women when we were in the academy. I was really sad when he was forced into a loveless marriage after graduation. I admired him for continuing the relationship until his wife died of cancer. And now you're telling me that he found his first love and is married. Well...that's good news. Finally, I will be happy for him. I followed his career until he became a 5 star. I was so proud. He was so brave to smash the Hongkong triad. Good strategy and planning. It was in the military news since he came from West Point. Roger brag.
Monterey is a city located in Monterey County on the southern edge of Monterey Bay on the U.S. state of California's Central Coast. The climate of Monterey is regulated by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, resulting in a cool-summer Mediterranean climate. Monterey is also the site of numerous waterfront arts and crafts festivals held in the Custom House Plaza at the top of Fisherman's Wharf. Monterey is well known for the abundance and diversity of its marine life, which includes sea lions, sea otters, harbor seals, bat rays, kelp forests, pelicans and dolphins, and several species of whales. Only a few miles offshore is the Monterey Canyon, the largest and deepest underwater canyon off the Pacific Coast of North America, which grants scientists access to the deep sea within hours.Ari is being recruited as a consultant at Camp Roberts Army Base located in Monterey. They had a long meeting yesterday. It seems that Ari is preparing for another career in the military after he
Hey Alfred, you're here early. Where's Ari? and his wife? Tom said.They will be here in half an hour. How are you, Tom?I am okay. I have to go back to work after retiring. I need to do something, otherwise I will die right away! How about you Alfred? still married?Yes, Tom, I am still married. Where's everybody? Roger called and was running late. Bill was on his way. So, has Roger met Ari's wife already?Yes, the other day we had lunch together.Here they are! Hi Tom, good to see you! It's been a while, Ari.I am always so glad to see you buddy! So, this is your lovely wife.Yes, meet my wife, Savannah!Hon, this is Tom, my classmate from the academy many moons ago!Please meet you, sir! Savannah shakes hands with Tom.Pleasure is mine Savannah! Call me Tom. How are you?I am good Tom. Thank you!Oh, here are the two vagabonds!Here you are Ari! Is this your wife?Good to see you, Bi
We are listening Ari... tell us more!Okay then...You know guys, I always ran away from women when we were in the academy because of my military ambition. However, I was not able to run away when I got home after graduation, Ari scoffs. My first marriage had no celebration. It was a civil wedding. She was a childhood friend, not a sweetheart, but she was obedient and a good woman. Then, after that shotgun marriage, I left to work in V county as a Lieutenant Colonel. I was asked to be judged in a military competition for the secondary category. There she was.... in a military fatigue uniform, with her hair in a bun. It was magical...I fell in love at first glance. She was one of the model platoons and they won that time. She was 15 years old. I cant take my eyes off her. I would like to give her my jacket because she was drenched, the competition must go on even when it's raining so hard. I was worried about her. I prayed that she would not get sick. Ari explained.The
Monterey beach is a favorite place for surfers and tidepool watchers. Fishing is popular, too. This beach is an excellent place for beachcombing.Ari and Savannah enjoy walking on the beachfront with their hands intertwined. It made Savannah relax her mind. Having Ari on her side added more security and stability to her life. Ari would like Savannah to relax before their meeting with her therapist tomorrow.The guys at Camp Roberts Army base were creating a position for me so I could join them in two years. At that time, our project in CN county, New Hope New Life, should be done. That is our timetable, so I can retire. I will leave CN in a good and happy spirit since my initiative will be completed by then. And hopefully, you can apply for early retirement. Ari explained.That sounds like a plan hon! Savannah said.Then we can move to Monterey. We will buy a house, our own house. If everything works out as planned, we will buy the farm in Gilroy.
Hi Sav... it's been a while! How are you? I guess I am a little bit okay now. I can breathe easily, sleep well, and eat well. Ari has been a great help.I can see that Sav. Your skin looks great, your smile is refreshing, your eyes smile too. I am feeling great and happy. I think I am ready to release my sadness and deal with the passing of my parents and brother. I have to face the pain of losing them.You're the only one who can help yourself heal from within. Ari and I will support the healing process.Thank you, Dra Jean...Ari has been helping me from the get-go. He is always there for me.It is good to hear that he is very supportive of your well-being.Savannah just smiles... her sweetest smile.Dra Jean and Savannah's exchanges, change from question and answer to normal conversation, just like friends talking with each other. Savannah became comfortable with Dra Jean. As Ari is watching the two-way mirror from the other room, he is ha