Marley's Monologue
Marley Wallren was a 20-year-old grill cook at the local Applebee’s in East Greenbush, a small town in the Eastern part of New York State. He was about 6 foot tall, with dirty blond hair, blue eyes, and a large smile to complete his adolescent face. He was shy and kept to himself but I could tell there was another side to him in his eyes. As his face lit up, each side of his mouth raising high into his cheeks, there was something about the way his eyes spoke life. He was quiet and mysterious and I just had a yearning to know him.
My name was Jillian Atwood. I was a server at the same local spot and I just turned 18 years old. Blonde hair and hazel eyes, I was bubbly and free. Ever since Marley started at the Applebee’s I had my eyes on him. I always made sure I asked him first if I needed something from the …show more content…
"I would love to give this a chance and to see where this takes us. If not for nothing, at least we can say we tried. I would love for this not to be the end, but the beginning of a great adventure with you."
And so it was, an adventure, as Marley called it. I dropped Marley off at the airport the next day. We exchanged promises, and a long embrace, complete with a passionate kiss. Marley promised to write, and to call when he was allowed, which was not that often.
Marley went to boot camp and we both waited impatiently for each other's letters. There were minimal phone calls allowed, which made that time priceless and so precious. Marley graduated in October, and I went on a road trip with Marley’s dad to cheer him on and support his success.
After boot camp, Marley went to A-school in Florida. This time there weren't many letters, as we were able to call each other whenever we wanted. When A-school was over, finally Marley was able to come home to visit for a few weeks before assigned to his stationed location, in Virginia
My name was Jillian Atwood. I was a server at the same local spot and I just turned 18 years old. Blonde hair and hazel eyes, I was bubbly and free. Ever since Marley started at the Applebee’s I had my eyes on him. I always made sure I asked him first if I needed something from the …show more content…
"I would love to give this a chance and to see where this takes us. If not for nothing, at least we can say we tried. I would love for this not to be the end, but the beginning of a great adventure with you."
And so it was, an adventure, as Marley called it. I dropped Marley off at the airport the next day. We exchanged promises, and a long embrace, complete with a passionate kiss. Marley promised to write, and to call when he was allowed, which was not that often.
Marley went to boot camp and we both waited impatiently for each other's letters. There were minimal phone calls allowed, which made that time priceless and so precious. Marley graduated in October, and I went on a road trip with Marley’s dad to cheer him on and support his success.
After boot camp, Marley went to A-school in Florida. This time there weren't many letters, as we were able to call each other whenever we wanted. When A-school was over, finally Marley was able to come home to visit for a few weeks before assigned to his stationed location, in Virginia