Pearl House

She picked up the book and started leafing through it again. She carried it downstairs and poured herself a cup of coffee as she still had a few hours before Jeff was due to arrive. As she read on, some of the entries and pictures made her smile and others made her cry. The more she saw, the more she felt like she knew them. As she turned toward the back of the book, she saw what she thought was the last entry. It was obviously written shortly after Beverly had died. Just reading the page made her feel the absolute heartbreak of a man that had just lost the love of his life. My Dearest Beverly, It has only been a short time, but it feels like an eternity since you were taken from me. The tears that I have cried could fill an ocean. The hurt that I have is more than any man has ever experienced. I always knew how wonderful it was being with you. I could never have imagined how painful it would be living without you. I never really understood what a total void was until now; as it is where my soul exists. I would gladly give all that I have to look into your eyes, one more time; to see your sweet smile, one more time; to feel you in my arms, one more time; yes, I would surely give all. I used to dread the thoughts of death because that meant leaving you. Now I long for it because it precedes our reunion. Love is powerful and love is eternal. Death cannot tarnish even a spot of the love for you my lovely one, and we shall hold each other throughout all eternity; body to body, eyes to eyes and heart to heart. Until we meet again, Eternally in Love, Abraham. Laura again wiped the tears from her eyes.