Clarissa strolled along the lake. She loved the serenity and majesty of the enormous lake. It always provided peace and calmness to her. She could sit by the lake for hours doing nothing.
Today she especially needed the lake’s calm energy. She didn’t know what was going on inside Julian. The nightmares he had had were nerve wrecking. He always woke up sobbing and would cling to her for a long time. He wouldn’t talk much. He only told her that he was at the beach and was being washed away by a huge tsunami. Clarissa felt that there was something else he wasn’t sharing with her because his eyes were filled with grief when he woke up.
However, she didn’t want to probe further. Over the years, they had come to an understanding that one wouldn’t pry the other to talk about something that s/he wasn’t ready to talk about. She knew she would be there for him just as he would be there for her when needed. Still it bothered her and she was concerned of him.
She knew Julian was stressed at work. With his recent promotions, he was busier than ever. He stayed at work later and traveled a lot. He seemed more and more preoccupied. She understood the challenges he was facing. Being in charge of around 100 people with all sorts of dynamics was no easy task. She was proud of him and recognized the sacrifices they had to make as a family.
Clarissa approached her favorite spot by the lake. At this very spot, her life was completely changed. She was going through a bitter divorce. She came to the lake for some clarity. She was so distraught that she walked right into this stranger. He caught her before she fell and offered her some comfort. She was so embarrassed and murmured some apologies. He didn’t let go of his hand. He looked at her with concern. She felt that his deep brown eyes were piercing through her. Unable to control herself any longer, she broke down in front of this stranger.
Clarissa smiled at this memory. It was 14 years ago. When her divorce was finally settled, Julian went through his own divorce. They were finally united after several years’ brutal battles with their exes. She never regretted fighting for Julian. They were meant to be together. Lilian’s arrival deepened their love for each other.
After Lilian’s arrival, she decided to stay home to take care of the family and support Julian. She missed her old work, but she was also willing to sacrifice for the family. She proved to be a good wife and mother.
The lake was her sanctuary. She would bring her worries, sorrow, puzzles and struggles to the lake. With its magical touch, the lake seemed always to provide a way for her. Facing the magnificent lake, Clarissa breathed in its powerful energy. She knew the magic was working on her again.
Gracie-Zoe 