The Jelbralta rocks in the country hills have been Caroline’s get away place for years. When she and Bobby fight, she hikes here to gather her thoughts, unwind from stress, and find peace.
Sitting on the ground, she leans her back against the enormous rock, and instantly feels stress free. Her mind clears of all the angry “noise” of their latest fight.
Closing her eyes, she feels the stress draining from her mind and finds herself at the ocean where the waves stroke the sandy beach, seagulls call over her head and the sun cocoons her in its warm gentle embrace.
Suddenly, she perks up. “That’s it! I have finally made up my mind.”
Jumping up she heads back to the apartment to tell Bobbie she is leaving for good this time. The Pacific ocean has been calling her for a very long time and it’s high time she go.
(150)
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BEAUTIFUL WORDS 
This left me wanting more. Well done!
Thank you so much!!
What is often needed is exactly this, a place where one can clear one’s mind. Lovely story, and I hope Caroline discovers what she seeks.
Thank you Francesca! Yes, we all need a place where we can clear our mind.
Yes! No one needs the stress of a relationship when they have such beauty and tranquility!
Yes, true! Thank you Nortina!
Such a beautiful way to enjoy nature and rid yourself of a burden well over due for release! And, it sure sounds like a “rock solid” decision to me! Awesome story, Joy! 🙌
Thank you so much Jessie!
Magical stone, probably showing the future? Good story, I wish sometimes to have a place like this to visit and just sit in isolation for a while
Maybe you can find you a place like that. I hope you can!
My bathroom is at times😂😂
Yes! That is a good place for that! 🙂
Good to have a place to sit and relax and come to a decision. Lovely story flowing from relaxing to the decision to move out. Well written, getting better and better
Thank you Scrapydo2, that is a wonderful comment!
And here you try telling me you aren’t feeling creative…… I love the idea that she has a comfort spot and that spot is what opens her up to a ‘new’ spot. 🙂
LOL! That’s very true. 🙂
We all have our special places where we go to think. Your story is very relatable because of this. It was well written and I’m glad that Caroline decides to go. Finally, she has a clear mind and can be free.
Thank you Mandi! I think it is good to have a “get away” place where we can go and feel peaceful.
It;s always good to have a place to make big decisions – nice one
Yes it is. Thank you very much. 🙂
I hope she goes through with her move – though I think she’ll miss having her peaceful place to retreat to! Good story, PJ. 🙂
Thank you Louise! Thanks for reading!
Lovely description…left me wishing for a place like this of my very own 😊 great story!
Thank you Cheryl. I LOVE the stories you write!
Thank you so much P.J. 😊
What a decision. A big one definitely. Good job!
Thank you Tessa!
The ocean can have that effect on people! She can’t go wrong. 🙂
Thank you Amy!!
I felt the sublime peace of the stones as I read this PJ ~ A wonderful spot to find the answers~
Thank you John!
Mother nature is kind. Isn’t it?
I wish Caroline have a wonderful time there in Pacific ocean 🙂
Thank you Nature Lover!
Nice piece here, Joy, well crafted and soothing.
Thank you so much ceayr!
Is it just me, or is it sad that the relationship had to end? 🙂 Good job with the story.
No, I felt the same way. But they aren’t married. If they had been married I would have been reluctant to break them up. I figured it was better for her to find out now that he wasn’t the right one for her.
Understand, just mentioned that I thought it was well written that it actually made me sad. 🙂
Thank you Russell, I appreciate your feedback because you are a writer and I’m just a wanna be. LOL
🙂 You’re very kind. I don’t think I’m any more, or you’re any less, of a writer.
Thanks Russell. That is very kind!
And Caroline is off discovering the Pacific Ocean. Considering she made the decision while out with nature, I think she made the right decision 🙂 . Beautiful story PJ.
Thank you Ameena! 🙂 I appreciate that.