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    Gone And Alone
    Gone And Alone
    Gone And Alone
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    Gone And Alone

    By Sonia Rumzi

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    A short story by bestselling author Sonia Rumzi.

    Spoilt, handsome and lovable Andrew came into Graham's life. Their relationship enriched both of them as well as their friendship with Laila. Death comes to all but the memories last and the friendship and camaraderie lasts forever in the heart. A story of love, friendship and memories.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHeart Press
    Release dateSep 3, 2011
    ISBN9781937079154
    Gone And Alone
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    Sonia Rumzi

    Writer Sonia Rumzi, an English Literature major in college; turned to, Medical Technology, for practical purposes. Originally from Egypt, her knowledge base includes; cooking, knitting, oil painting, photography, travel and movies; and most importantly, raising her daughters. Sonia uses this rich background writing on the human condition.

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      Gone And Alone - Sonia Rumzi

      Gone And Alone

      by

      Sonia Rumzi

      Sausalito, California

      This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

      Copyright © 2011 Sonia Rumzi All rights reserved.

      Published by Heart Press at Smashwords

      Cover Art Copyright © 2011 istefano.com

      Layout and Design by Stefano

      All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information: Heart Press, Rights Department, 1001 Bridgeway, #161, Sausalito, CA 94965

      First Edition Sep 2011

      ISBN: 978-1-937079-15-4

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Gone And Alone

      It seemed to him the house was full of people. Some were necessary, others were worthless for this morning when he needed to be alone mourning his loved one. Nothing was the same on this sad day. Time moved a slow dance over his nerves as he watched all the hustle and bustle in the home they shared.

      This wonderful home, he shared with Andrew for the last two years where they built their life together without outside interference. Their life may not have been open for everyone else but it was their own and they shared many happy times together.

      His best friend was there keeping everyone away from him. She fended off visitors as they hovered over him with words of solicitude and caring. All of which he wanted no part of this glorious sunny morning. His sadness and mourning were his own and nothing in the house seemed his own this moment since everyone crawled all over it.

      As his pain expanded in his chest obstructing his breathing, he moved with speed down the back steps to the back yard where their pet pig resided. It was his idea to get the pig. He wanted Snuffles two years before and they went out and bought the miniature. Graham leaned over the porker stroking his ears, neck and belly talking to him of his loss.

      We will miss him, he whispered to Snuffles. What will I do without him? You know he is the one who chose you from amongst all the others in the litter. He loved the first moment he set eyes on you.

      He rubbed the belly of the large beast smiling as tears rolled down his face wetting the hard bristles on the animal's neck. He leaned over and hugged him in a

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