..:: Forty-Nine ::..

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Flashes flickered all around him as he walked. Handheld recorders attempted to capture his voice. Pens extended in hopes of a signature. His eyes remained on the path before him, cast down to allow ebony waves to cast shadows over his eyes.

The breeze was soft and tender as it flowed through the lace button up upon his shoulders.

Michael sighed, hands upon his slender hips.

Turning his gaze ever so slightly, brown eyes met with a gorgeous sunset as the scenery shifted.

Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be?
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go?
And leave my world so cold

Soon he was on a stage, all alone. Unbuttoning the shirt a bit, fingertips brushed over his chest, eyes locked on the sight before him. The scene before him was taken straight from heaven itself. Although her face was hidden from view, she was still a beautiful vision of heaven.

Sarah sat before him on the edge of the stage, hands wrapped carefully around her abdomen. She smiled and slowly met his eyes, strands of hair carefully positioned to frame her face. Oh, how he longed to brush them away.

He smiled, boots clicking upon the smooth floor, kneeling down and placing his hands upon hers, caressing and feeling the life within.

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says

That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

Images of their hands clasped together soon came to life, wedding bands glittering upon her abdomen as the slightest movements could be seen through the white material draped over her bump.

Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone

They were now at the edge of a glittering pool as the sun began to set, Michael laying beside her, still caressing and stroking her bump. The camera focused on him as he pressed the most tender of kisses there. He smiled at the movements below, holding back against the tears which threatened to fall.

The scene shifts to Sarah exiting the pool with her back turned, facing Michael with passion within her eyes. He appeared almost shy as their lips touched, eyes falling closed as her hand threads through his dark waves.

Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Sarah smiled and continued to run her fingers through his ebony waves as his gaze shifted to meet hers. Tears glimmered within as she gazed upon him with a love unwavering and a love so true.

His hand moved to her bare abdomen, the baby's movements seen once more.

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away?
Something whispers in my ear and says

That you are not alone
I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
But you are not alone
I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

The scene shifted back to the empty stage, they were swaying together as Michael cradled her from behind. Their fingers once more laced together upon her abdomen as his lips pressed against her temple. Mouthing the words "I love you" against her.

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