Short Story Challenge

I choose Romance. Good luck! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- It was a dark and dusty night in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The 151st US Army regiment wasjust sitting down around a pile of old dry tinder set aflame in the desert sands. This was Lieutenant James Holmes first tour here since the bombings. Everyone back home couldn't handle what had happened after so many fatalities. Some say that Kuwait is only one of the minor warzones the US is involved in in this World War 3. Remembering that fateful day, which set Holmes path in stone, he trembles in fear just thinking of it, let alone dreaming of it. It was April 20, 2013. A beautiful day in South Beach, Florida. .. "Daddy! .. .. .. Daddy! !! .. .. ." James looked around and could not find his son anywhere. "Behind you daddy! " James turned around and saw his young son, Henry, running toward him with arms spread wide open. He embraced his father with a large hug and stepped back before running off into the cool, clear water. But what really caught the attention of James' eye, was the woman standing behind his son. Beautiful blonde hair, majestic dark blue eyes, a seemingly perfect look that any woman would envy in one sight. Her name was Rebecca. "Hello James. " said Rebecca. "Rebecca. " James said courteously. A recent divorce has set the two apart, the only reason being James recent enlistment into the military. It is obvious however that their love for each other is very strong. In the past few weeks at this point, civil unrest is breaking apart countries in Europe and many threats coming to the states are considered very severe. "Have you heard the recent news from Europe? " Rebecca asked. "No I haven't, why what is happening? " "French and Spanish revolutionaries threw a coup and took over the governments of each country. James, I'm worried. " "Don't be. As long as we stay neutral, we'll be fine. " Just then, a nearby softball field's siren triggered. On a normal occasion, the siren sounds when lightning is near or sever weather will deter a game. But, it was clear and blue today. .. what could possibly be doing this? Another ear deafening sound came screaming around the corner. A mass of police squad cars came screeching around the corner and a large fuss over their bullhorns. A motorcycle officer came zooming across the sandy beach screaming, "Get down! " Past this point, James would like to forget. But dreaming about it every night, prevents him from ever forgetting. The Platoon Commander walked past James and slapped the back of his head as he walked by. "WAKE UP SON! " "Sorry, sir. " "Whats on your mind boy? " "Just thinking about her sir, my family. How could it all just go away so quickly. .. " "Your mind isn't there anymore. It's here, fighting for 500 Million back home. " "Yes, sir. " He allowed his mind to drift off once that brief conversation had ended. They still don't know if she is alive or not. She went missing after what happened. His love for her was so very strong, all he wanted was her back at any cost. Of course, a father will always miss and love his son, but Rebecca, she was special. There some things in life that are perfect. Their relationship, he considered, was one of those things. After that day, he never saw her again, and whenever he reaches into his top left ammunition pocket when defending his country, he pulls out a photo, of when his life was complete. He'll never know if he sees her ever again, or if she's even alive for that matter. But all he knows is that he loved his child, he loved his ex-wife, and he may never see them again. ---------------------------- This is not the best story I've ever written. Trust me haha. He just had to give me the three genres I dislike most. Thanks twsurber. Haha. Anyways, I will vote for the story which I think is better. I look forward to tw's work! =D