Mark Hemmingsworth's Short Story: A Day At Home

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The buzz fills all of the students' ears as they herd into the hallway among passing period. Mark Hemmingsworth sits upon a desk chair grading papers,when there is a knock on the door. "Hey there daddy!" The little girl's voice squeaked. "Ooh..Munchkin," he smiled pulling his five year old daughter into his lap. Talking away in deep conversation, they decide to go home. During a stop at a local stoplight, Mark begins to vary his attention to the sidewalks. That is, where he saw his beautiful, passed wife's face again...

His wife, Anna had passed no less than six months ago, but it felt like ages and decades. She was a musically talented, local volunteer, and stay at home mother. As people began to recognize her music, and give full attention,
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Through a window, he saw the woman he fell in love with years ago. He dropped the merchandise he had purchased, and sprinted inside."Anna?" He spoke up in curiosity.

"Markus!" She gasped quickly standing and giving him a hug, tears staining his shoulder.

They returned home where they learned more about the person they knew best at one time. Anna explained,"The reason I faked my death, was because of the stress. The music, the community work, but mostly the music. I didn't like it, I couldn't have my own privacy or own family without someone snooping into my life. Plus, you and Ell were barely around, which made it harder, I'm so sorry I never came back I was meaning to but I never knew how."

Tears were streaming, from both Mark and Anna's eyes. Mark still had the hardest time accepting it was years before she came back, but he loved having her again, so he pushed past it. About a year went by, and relationships were being built again, families were reunited, and Anna and Markus didn't let anything get to them, they were stronger then ever now. Happiness was brought back to their family. Every one patched over the rough spots, and lived happily ever

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