Catherine Okunola

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“Worth The Wait” by Catherine Okunola

Submitted to Contest #49

“Slow. Steady. Breathe in and out. You can do this. I believe in you. Slowly, breathe. Yes. That’s it, darling. Close your eyes and just breathe. Listen only to my voice. We’ll keep on waiting. Just breathe.” I heard Joe’s voice calm my pounding heart, and even my sweaty palms seemed to find warmth in the coolness of his voice. “I’ll wait. I can wait. If he believes I can do it, then I can. I will wait.” I followed his gentle instructions and held tightly unto his soothing voice. It was my anchor, keeping me from drowning in the nu...

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