How could she break her promise just like that! The more he thought about it, his agitation grew.
Granted, he wasn’t around. He was always busy with his work. But that wasn’t a deliberate doing. He loved his work and it paid well too. But as his responsibilities at work increased, he missed a few moments with his family. Starting with their second baby’s birth. He claims just a few moments but he knew it was more than a few. His children never talk that freely with him like they do with their mom.
Isn’t that normal in all households?
And finally, when he rejected a promotion and stepped down to take a lesser role at work to spend more time with his family, she ditched him.
How could she!
We promised to be there for each other from now on.
“It was a heart attack. Sorry for your loss.” Doctor’s words echoed in his ears.
© Vinitha 2021
This fictional piece is written in response to the thirty-fourth edition of Fiction Monday for the word prompt ‘Promise’ hosted at Reflections by yours truly. Do join in if you have a tale to tell.
Void Thoughts 
So sad and so real, Vinitha! You’ve portrayed so much in those few words!! My heart reaches out to the woman and what she must have endured before the end came. How heartbreaking!!!
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