One Eighty

by Charity Shane

“If you cannot lead in your home, you cannot lead in business, especially my business.”

Two years ago, I created a one hundred item bucket list to ensure my life had intention. One hundred items with a deadline. My deadline is approaching, and I still have twelve items left on my list.

“Dear Lord. Thank you for allowing me to wake up to another day. I ask that you give me the strength to make this one a good one. In my moments of weakness, be with me. Thank you for my life. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.”

Say yes

to life and live intentionally. Do you remember that? Because I do and you made me promise to hold you to those words.”

“Time is the one thing that we can’t control.” That reality is apparent every day.

His attentiveness, hands on my body, and forehead kisses are mere gestures but there’s a level of intimacy and possessiveness in

each touch. He behaves as if we’ve been lovers for years.

She is no longer the woman she used to be. She is now Rhian Powers and she belongs with me. Her safety, wellbeing, and happiness are my obligations and I don’t take any responsibility lightly.

“See, that’s why we need to get our own place. The things that I’m going to do to you will have you making too much noise for Brie to hear.”

“This is so solicitous. You put a lot of thought into this for me. I’m adding solicitous to your list. Thank you.”

she had any doubt about the authenticity of our marriage, it has to be gone now. Our attraction is strong and after the way our bodies just connected, I’m never letting her go.

“I wasn’t married then. I am now and I want my wife, her soft body, sweet smell, and addictive pussy in bed with me when I open my eyes.” Well damn.

“Rhian Barnes,” I answer. “Barnes,” his deep baritone scoffs. Gideon. Presha must have transferred his call. “Rhian Powers. Make sure that you answer the phone correctly next time, gorgeous.”

“A little insanity keeps you sane. Every once in a while, we all need to do something crazy.

“You are my wife. That means you are always safe with me, every part of you: your mind, your body, and even your heart. I will hurt anyone that tries to hurt you. Do you believe me?”

Until a person is facing mortality, she will never understand how heartbreaking it is to see yourself dying through the eyes of your family and friends.

“With everything in me, I do. I love you, Rhian, and I will hurt anyone that hurts you. That will never change. That’s the man you married. Can you handle that?”

“Heal me, Lord, and I’ll be healed. Save me and I’ll be saved, for you are my heart’s desire,” I

“I’ll do whatever you need me to do. You can take whatever you need for her.”

“Loving you and taking care of you is natural, like breathing. Don’t thank me for breathing.”