The Mausoleum Part 6
This is a part of the Storytelling Mentorship Group by @michelle.gent
It is hard to believe it has been 7 days since my last entry of the story. Which means I can no longer make corrections on the previous post. Charles is Darius's assistant giving Victoria the roses in Part 5. I mistakenly called him Paul. His real name is Charles Paul. Let's stick with calling him, Charles.
You will see in Part 5 where @michelle.gent brings this name to my attention. She is my mentor so I am new at writing fiction and appreciate all her input.
I know this is short however if I get this posted I can keep going.
Link for Part 5
The Mausoleum Part 6
Slowing down from chasing Darius Victoria looks around. She turns back to return where she started. Looking over she sees a blank space where Charles, Darius’s assistant once stood holding the roses in front of the mausoleum.
Victoria asks herself, "Is this really happening? It feels like a dream. "
Once in front of the mausoleum door, she looks down at her watch. The appointed time has left again. Two roses are on the ground next to her.
She bends down on her knees and tearfully lifts them from the ground. First, the white rose and then the red rose. Tears stream down her face as memories flood her senses. It is as if her husband is with her and she mentally hears him saying, “Be strong.”
The memories continue. They are at the lake laughing and having a picnic. Freshly prepared wine and cheese fill the basket and the summer breeze blows through her hair. Her husband pulls the two roses from the basket while saying, “I love you more than ever.”
He tells of upcoming events, “Victoria, I may have to leave for a while but know I will return.”
Holding her hand he says, “You must be strong.”
One of the thorns pricks her finger bringing her back to the present moment.
Original writing by @rebeccabe
Original photographs using Canon T6
Thank you for taking this journey with me.
Storytelling Mentorship Group by @michelle.gent
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Thanks for the journey with you.REALLY amazing photoshoot.
thank you for noticing the photos...we were learning different techniques..it is has been so fun going to school for photography and posting them with my story is even more fun. LOL
I actually shot these two photos just for the story.
I also appreciate you saying that about my story...it encourages me to keep going. ( I just noticed the word courage is in encourage. Yes, you gave me the courage to keep going.)
I'm so sorry to have left everyone in the lurch like this. We're getting into a routine with hospital and family etc, and I promise I'll get back to the project. Keep going with this, it's evolving and I like what I'm reading.
@michelle.gent Hey, you did not leave me in a lurch.
My life has taken me over for a bit.
All is well, also I am thinking of approaching the writing for this story different.
Meaning, work on the story and get ahead before posting (maybe even rewrite. LOL).
When posting it again show where it stopped ... could link to the old.
Anyway, you take care of your family. ❤️ No worries...thanks for checking on me. :)
always enjoy reeading your amazing stories dear @rebeccabe always with a beautiful content glad to follow people like you.
Mistakes happen, let us call him continue with charles
I agree... I like that better too.
I feel the parts are a bit short and spaced out. It would be more enjoyable if a new part was published every second day!
I agree and will work on that. Thanks for commenting.
Great post 👍
did you like the story or photos?
You missed 'this'
Anyways I'm excited to read more of Darius..
thanks, I'll fix it now ... for some reason my typos get missed sometimes
My brain does that too - "I wrote this, it's perfect, move on!" LOL
Nice content@rebeccabe...
okay, what is nice about it?