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Like Letters Written in the Sand Part Five: Revised
Something about being with Clarence made Anna-leis forget, even if for a brief period of time, everything she had experienced, or at least made it more bearable. Even when she felt ugly, Clarence made her believe that she was beautiful. But she was anything but ugly, and it was his job to help her see that, and to prepare her for life in the world. Without Clarence, she would have remained hidden from society, afraid to face it. He knew how she felt, and he would do anything to enable her to see herself through his eyes.
As he grabbed her hand, he looked at her with a look that melted her heart. “Anna-leis, you are not broken, you are beautiful, both inside and out.”
Inevitably, she would look down at her lap, usually covered by a light blanket, trying to determine what he saw. She lost both of her legs as a result of another individual’s stupid decision. However, even if she mastered the prosthetics, the reality would still remain; a drunk driver had destroyed her life and career. She mourned the fact that she would never be a police officer again more than she grieved for her legs.
“I feel pretty broken right now.” She said softly while nursing a cup of coffee. For lunch, they had gone to a small cafe, Clarence well aware that this was a significant event. Despite her tough exterior, she was still so…
