The challenge of Friday Fictioneers is to write a 100-word story in response to a weekly photo prompt chosen by our host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Check out her blog for more information by clicking here. This week I have written a two-part story in an effort to catch up on recent photo prompts I have missed. This is Part 1. Thank you to all who take the time to read, like, or comment.

PHOTO PROMPT © Magaly Guerrero

Lavender and Sandalwood  (Part 1)

He watched from the bed as she laced her shoes. She always left before the sunrise.

As she kissed him goodbye, he lost himself in her scent: lavender and sandalwood, with a hint of something earthy and tantalising underneath,

“I must go,” she said, placing a finger on his lips to stop his protestations. “Your nurse will be with you in a few hours.”

“I used to be so strong,” he lamented. “How cruel for that strength to fail me, now that I have you.”

She paused at the door.

“I will be with you until the end. I promise.”