The Storm (Persistence)

Gather around. I have a story to tell you. Now hush and take a deep breath.

Long ago there was a man and a woman. Their hands were intertwined. They gazed into each other’s eyes. They gazed so deeply into each other’s eyes for so long that they did not notice the giant raindrop. He ripped his eyes away from her eyes with a sigh. As he turned his eyes away from her he looked up. The rain came down in sheets. It soaked them both.

She began to run. They searched for somewhere to hide from the rain. No matter where they looked they could not find anywhere to go. They did not give up even when the thunder and lightning started. She was so scared. She huddled closer to him. He tried to protect her.

He could not protect her from the downpour.

They were both tired and wet. They were about to give up. They kept looking around for protection.

They were about to give up. Then they noticed a man walking towards them. The man was carrying an open umbrella. He waved for the couple to come under the umbrella. The couple looked at each other and ran under the umbrella.

As soon as they got under the umbrella. The sun came out. They were immediately dry.

The man asked if they were alright.

The woman began to cry. Through her tears she said, “I almost gave up on you. We searched for you. Where were you?!

"I was right here. Be honest. You did not think I would leave you or else you would have stopped searching. You are persistent That is what I like about you."

They smiled at each other. She looked at her boyfriend and smiled as she realized everything was going to be O.K.