Joy.

I wanted to show her how happy she had made me. — A story in 100 words.

A story in 100 words.

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I’m not good at expressing joy.
I feel it. 
I know it.
But showing it?

Like everything with her, I wanted to try.

So, I tried:

I bought her a necklace.
She smiled and thanked me.

Next I bought her a piece of art.
She smiled and thanked me.

Then I booked a romantic vacation.
She smiled and thanked me.

I became frustrated with her seeming indifference, so I said:

“I’m trying to show you all the joy you’ve brought to my life.”

She smiled, took my head in her hands, kissed me gently and said:

“Baby, you just did.”