The Temporary Relationship ...

A few interactions I find interesting to share- a series of short conversations.

Him and her .
Reading books , warm sunlight , green grass .

She -: i should warn you -I can't handle anger well.
He - thoughtfully " I don't see you very angry , usually"
She - no, your anger . I don't like it at all. Don't be angry with me .

He - thinking deeply again .." But that would be unnatural for me .. I would not be myself if I am hiding things from you .."

She - thinking - well that is true . And honest .

" but still , give me a warning ..something like I am sorry I am feeling mad ..can I talk to you about this .."

He laughs . "I can try . But I don't know if it will work always "

She - " you know I am not known for staying too long in one place if I am unhappy ..I find options .."

He , now seriously looking at her - " options ? "

She - " yes , I don't recommend to anyone to stay in a situation they hate . They should either accept or move .. Shouldn't complain .."

He -: you don't have any options .

Oh ?

She - now feeling truly mad - "of course I do . Everyone has options ."

He -" do you know anyone handsomer than me ?"

She marveling at his confidence -:"a few names come to mind , but yes I think right now I see you to be the best."

She is trying not to smile . Too much confidence for a bald man .

He does not seem to notice the emphasis on 'right now'

He rolls over - do you know anyone who is as intelligent as I am ?

She looks at him seriously but the twinkle in the eye is brighter , harder to hide .

"Again a few names do come to mind , but yes you are the most intelligent man I see right now ."

He , looks directly at her - no sign on his face of any humor .

"Do you know any one who loves you more ?"

No names came to mind .

She chooses to not answer .

Another postponement of that breakup . May be another day .

It's a temporary relationship anyway . Just one lifetime .

Both return to their respective chapters of fiction and facts .