I went to him because that’s what I always did when life became too much, but I wasn’t thinking. My eyes were puffy, crumpled divorce papers thrown into the back seat, and all I knew was that I needed my dad.
I made it to the door of his meal room before it hit me: others laughed and chatted, but he sat alone while a nurse with a sing-song voice spoon-fed him.
His eyes lit up as I approached. “H-how are things?” he rasped.
I squeezed his shoulders and smiled. “Perfect,” I lied, and then kissed him gently on the cheek.
OMG..so beautiful ?. Loved it ?
Sorry for the question mark after the words beautiful and ‘loved it’ in my earlier comment..actually I had typed an emoji but I guess it got changed to a question mark..lol
Sweet, in a sad way. The instinctual need for the father coupled with realizing he needs his own care was artfully done. I love how they knew in the end they had to protect him, even as their life felt too much. Wonderful display of love.
Awesome. Poor child, lost her only refuge. Good story
This is a very good sensitive story.
Powerful! A perfect lie. Great piece.
Great story! So much packed powerfully in just 100 words.
Wonderful. We all need perspective.
Really poignant comment on old age and parent child relationships
The story is brilliant, I think it could use a better name, though.
Sweet!
A lovely story. Poignant and real. I would suggest changing the word “lied” to something less obvious such as “perfect’ or “wonderful” ( a bit of hyperbole given the context makes it clear that she is lying). Anyway unsolicited 2 cents. I loved this story
Beautiful story!
Beautiful story .
Heartfelt and touching.
Nicely done!
Ouch!
Some lies are true. The perfect part is that you have your dad in your heart, wherever he is, or you end up.
And you enlivened your love in my heart.
Thank you.
Lovely story, heartwarming and emotive, well done
A perfect story. Loved it
Heart touching, both ways.
Goodness, that was touching in so many ways. Beautiful.
The fact that he recognised you made this all the more poignant. Well written.
A life-long love story, beautifully written.
An excellent title for a story full of love.
Ouch. Sad and painful. Very poignant
It’s a lovely story. You could tighten the writing a little by losing unnecessary words such as ‘that’. Someone else has commented on your title, and I have to agree. A stronger title is needed I think.
Beautiful written… kudos…
ps. Sorry…that should have read… beautifully written…