Lisa stood facing the Caribbean Sea, feeling the faint breeze against her face; her eyes were shut and she felt the white sand warm between her bare toes. The place was beautiful beyond belief, but it was still unable to ease the grief she felt as she remembered the last time she had been here.
She had married James right here on this spot three years ago to the day. Dressed in a simple white shift dress, miniature white roses attempting to tame her long dark curls, Lisa had been happier than she had ever thought possible. James was even less formal, yet utterly irresistible in creased summer trousers and a loose white cotton shirt. His dark hair was slightly ruffled and his eyes were full of adoration as he looked at his bride to be. The justice of the peace had read their vows as they held hands and laughed at the sheer joy of being young, in love and staying in a five star resort on the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. They had seen the years blissfully stretching ahead of them, together forever. They planned their children, two she said; he said four so they compromised on three (two girls and a boy of course); where they would live, the travelling they would do togetherit was all certain, or so they had thought then.
But that seemed such a long time ago now. A lot can change in just a few years a lot of heartache can change a person and drive a wedge（楔子） through the strongest ties, break even the deepest love. Three years to the day and they had returned, though this time not for the beachside marriages the island was famous for, but for one of its equally popular quickie（速成的） divorces.
Lisa let out a sigh that was filled with pain and regret. What could she do but move on, find a new life and new dreams?the old one was beyond repair. How could this beautiful place, with its lush green coastline, eternity of azure（天蓝色） blue sea and endless sands be a place for the agony she felt now?
The man stood watching under the palm tree. He couldn't take his eyes off the dark-haired woman he saw standing at the water's edge, apparently gazing out to sea as though she was waiting for somethingor someone. She was beautiful, with her slim figure dressed in a loose flowing cotton dress, her crazy hair and bright blue eyes not far off the colour of the sea itself. It wasn't her looks that attracted him though; he came across many beautiful women through his work as a freelance photographer. It was her loneliness and intensity that lured him. Even at some distance he was aware that she was different from any other woman he could ever meet.
Lisa sensed the man approaching even before she turned around. She had been aware of him standing there staring at her and had felt strangely calm
Later, sitting at one of the many bars on the resort, sipping the local cocktails they began to talk. First pleasantries their hotels, the quality of the food and friendliness of the locals. Their conversation was strangely hesitant considering the naturalness and confidence of their earlier meeting. Onlookers, however, would have detected the subtle flirtation as they mirrored each other's actions and looked directly into each other's eyes. Only later, after the alcohol had had its loosening effect, did the conversation deepen. They talked of why they were here and finally, against her better judgment, Lisa opened up
She was six months pregnant and the happiest she had ever been when the pains had started. She was staying with her mother as James was working out of town. He hadn't made it back in time. The doctor had said it was just one of those things and that they could try again. But how could she when she couldn't even look James in the eye? She hated him then, for not being there, for not hurting as much as her; but most of all she hated him for looking so much like the tiny baby boy that she held for just three hours before they took him away. All through the following months she had withdrawn from her husband, family, and friendsnot wanting to recover from the pain she feltthat would have been a betrayal of her son. At the funeral she had refused to stand next to her husband and the next day she had left him.
Looking up, Lisa could see her pain reflected in the man's eyes. For the first time in months she didn't feel alone, she felt the unbearable burden begin to lift from her only a bit, but it was a start. She began to believe that maybe she had a future after all and maybe it could be with this man, with his kind hazel（淡褐色） eyes, wet with their shared tears.
They had come here to dissolve their marriage, but maybe there was hope. Lisa stood up and took James by the hand and led him away from the bar towards the beach where they had made their vows to each other three years ago. Tomorrow she would cancel the divorce; tonight they would work on renewing their promises.
相关单词：utterly
utterly解释：adv.完全地，绝对地
utterly例句：
Utterly devoted to the people,he gave his life in saving his patients.他忠于人民，把毕生精力用于挽救患者的生命。
I was utterly ravished by the way she smiled.她的微笑使我完全陶醉了。
相关单词：irresistible
irresistible解释：adj.非常诱人的，无法拒绝的，无法抗拒的
irresistible例句：
The wheel of history rolls forward with an irresistible force.历史车轮滚滚向前，势不可挡。
She saw an irresistible skirt in the store window.她看见商店的橱窗里有一条叫人着迷的裙子。
相关单词：creased
creased解释：（使…）起折痕，弄皱( crease的过去式和过去分词 )； （皮肤）皱起，使起皱纹； 皱皱巴巴
creased例句：
You've creased my newspaper. 你把我的报纸弄皱了。
The bullet merely creased his shoulder. 子弹只不过擦破了他肩部的皮肤。
相关单词：ruffled
ruffled解释：adj. 有褶饰边的, 起皱的 动词ruffle的过去式和过去分词
ruffled例句：
She ruffled his hair affectionately. 她情意绵绵地拨弄着他的头发。
All this talk of a strike has clearly ruffled the management's feathers. 所有这些关于罢工的闲言碎语显然让管理层很不高兴。
相关单词：adoration
adoration解释：n.爱慕，崇拜
adoration例句：
He gazed at her with pure adoration.他一往情深地注视着她。
The old lady fell down in adoration before Buddhist images.那老太太在佛像面前顶礼膜拜。
相关单词：vows
vows解释：誓言( vow的名词复数 )； 郑重宣布，许愿
vows例句：
Matrimonial vows are to show the faithfulness of the new couple. 婚誓体现了新婚夫妇对婚姻的忠诚。
The nun took strait vows. 那位修女立下严格的誓愿。
相关单词：eternity
eternity解释：n.不朽，来世；永恒，无穷
eternity例句：
The dull play seemed to last an eternity.这场乏味的剧似乎演个没完没了。
Finally,Ying Tai and Shan Bo could be together for all of eternity.英台和山伯终能双宿双飞，永世相随。
相关单词：azure
azure解释：adj.天蓝色的，蔚蓝色的
azure例句：
His eyes are azure.他的眼睛是天蓝色的。
The sun shone out of a clear azure sky.清朗蔚蓝的天空中阳光明媚。
相关单词：standing
standing解释：n.持续，地位；adj.永久的，不动的，直立的，不流动的
standing例句：
After the earthquake only a few houses were left standing.地震过后只有几幢房屋还立着。
They're standing out against any change in the law.他们坚决反对对法律做任何修改。
相关单词：apparently
apparently解释：adv.显然地；表面上，似乎
apparently例句：
An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。
相关单词：intensity
intensity解释：n.强烈，剧烈；强度；烈度
intensity例句：
I didn't realize the intensity of people's feelings on this issue.我没有意识到这一问题能引起群情激奋。
The strike is growing in intensity.罢工日益加剧。
相关单词：lured
lured解释：吸引，引诱（lure的过去式与过去分词形式）
lured例句：
The child was lured into a car but managed to escape. 那小孩被诱骗上了车，但又设法逃掉了。
Lured by the lust of gold,the pioneers pushed onward. 开拓者在黄金的诱惑下，继续奋力向前。
相关单词：sipping
sipping解释：v.小口喝，呷，抿( sip的现在分词 )
sipping例句：
She sat in the sun, idly sipping a cool drink. 她坐在阳光下懒洋洋地抿着冷饮。
She sat there, sipping at her tea. 她坐在那儿抿着茶。
相关单词：cocktails
cocktails解释：n.鸡尾酒( cocktail的名词复数 )；餐前开胃菜；混合物
cocktails例句：
Come
Cocktails were a nasty American habit. 喝鸡尾酒是讨厌的美国习惯。 来自辞典例句
相关单词：friendliness
friendliness解释：n.友谊，亲切，亲密
friendliness例句：
Behind the mask of friendliness,I know he really dislikes me.在友善的面具后面，我知道他其实并不喜欢我。
His manner was a blend of friendliness and respect.他的态度友善且毕恭毕敬。
相关单词：onlookers
onlookers解释：n.旁观者，观看者( onlooker的名词复数 )
onlookers例句：
A crowd of onlookers gathered at the scene of the crash. 在撞车地点聚集了一大群围观者。
The onlookers stood at a respectful distance. 旁观者站在一定的距离之外，以示尊敬。
相关单词：flirtation
flirtation解释：n.调情，调戏，挑逗
flirtation例句：
a brief and unsuccessful flirtation with the property market 对房地产市场一时兴起、并不成功的介入
At recess Tom continued his flirtation with Amy with jubilant self-satisfaction. 课间休息的时候，汤姆继续和艾美逗乐，一副得意洋洋、心满意足的样子。 来自英汉文学 - 汤姆历险
相关单词：judgment
judgment解释：n.审判；判断力，识别力，看法，意见
judgment例句：
The chairman flatters himself on his judgment of people.主席自认为他审视人比别人高明。
He's a man of excellent judgment.他眼力过人。
相关单词：withdrawn
withdrawn解释：vt.收回；使退出；vi.撤退，退出
withdrawn例句：
Our force has been withdrawn from the danger area.我们的军队已从危险地区撤出。
All foreign troops should be withdrawn to their own countries.一切外国军队都应撤回本国去。
相关单词：unbearable
unbearable解释：adj.不能容忍的；忍受不住的
unbearable例句：
It is unbearable to be always on thorns.老是处于焦虑不安的情况中是受不了的。
The more he thought of it the more unbearable it became.他越想越觉得无法忍受。
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