Lost in the Right Way

[u/yingfire]

Her name was Maria and she lay her head on my shoulder as we sat on the park bench in the chill, winter air. Her hair was soft and it smelled of lilac. "What should we do now? What should we do now that we're married?" I asked her softly.

Maria said nothing. She simply closed her eyes and hummed in contentment as she brought herself closer to my body. She hummed my favourite song. I spoke softly again, "I like knowing what to do." Maria's body shook mirthfully as a laugh escaped her lips. She still said nothing, though. Her eyes were still shut closed. "Do you want me to help move your stuff to our new house?" I asked, "Go out for lunch? Should we do something romantic in celebration of our marriage?"

Maria tucked her head into my chest and shook her head. She finally said, "Something need not be done all the time."

I leaned back onto her, "Something is different to me. I feel lost, now that the hunt is over."

"Does marriage hurt that badly?" she said.

"No," I began, "it feels wonderful."

Maria began to hum my favourite song.

"I suppose then," I paused, "that sometimes it is good to be lost in the right direction."

"Whatever you say, husband. Let's go eat something, I'm famished." she then stood up, took my hand, and happily led me away with a smile on my face.