There he was again, leaning against the jukebox, playing the same record …  over and over.  Nobody else appeared to notice, but I found him mesmerising.  He seemed haunted somehow, the words tormenting him.

Tony, the coffee shop owner, refilled my cup.

“That’s Johnnie,” he revealed, catching me watching him.

“He looks so sad.”

“Never got over his childhood sweetheart.  Broke his heart when she left him… right after the school prom.”

The words of the song held so much more meaning for me now.

She wore blue velvet
Bluer than velvet were…

Her eyes,” I whispered.
Just as ours met.

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    Carrie OLeary
    Carrie OLeary(@carrie-oleary)
    1 year ago

    A lovely story, Linda, and hopefully the beginning of a wonderful romance. Loved it ?

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    1 year ago

    Such a good start to something lovely – a romance. I wish they are destined to forever. Well done, Linda.

    Lotchie Carmelo
    Lotchie Carmelo(@lotchie-carmelo)
    Reply to  Linda Rock
    1 year ago

    You are welcome, Linda.

    Allan Neil
    Allan Neil(@allan-neil)
    1 year ago

    Lovely story, Linda. I suppose it helps that it took me right back to my gauche days of jukeboxes, coffee bars and ‘Blue Velvet’ – Bobby Vinton and ‘but in my heart there’ll always be, precious and warm a memory. Through the years.’
    That’s the beauty of your piece.

    Sandra James
    Sandra James(@sandra-james)
    1 year ago

    Beautiful, Linda! You had me sitting at a nearby table watching it all play out, and a perfect ending. Well done  ? 

    Margarida Brei
    Margarida Brei(@margarida-brei)
    1 year ago

    This story moves me through so many emotions, Linda but thankfully it ends with hope.

    Christer Norrlof
    Christer Norrlof(@christer-norrlof)
    1 year ago

    Here I am, Linda, taken back to my young teenage years, listening to the beautiful, velvety voice of Bobby Vinton on Spotify. Just like Allan, your story successfully triggered a lot of feelings and memories in me. I can easily visualize the situation you describe. Congratulations to a great story.

    Marianna Pieterse
    Marianna Pieterse(@marianna-pieterse)
    1 year ago

    Linda, from the first line I was curious to see what would happen next. It sounds like a lovely introduction to a longer story! I would love to read more.

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