(Author’s note: The last two weeks have been quite a busy set. A few cases at work really blew up, and the celebration of my dad’s birthday were big. This meant I had to spend more time outside of writing than I did in. But, with things cooling down a bit, I’m back for another week.)
Fortress Around Your Heart
by Miles H. Rost
For many years, Martin had built a defense around himself, constructed of utilitarian thought and his perceptions of the world imposing on him. A defense that would allow him to not be hurt.
Everytime someone got close enough, the walls went into place and he shut them out.
He met Hye Jin, a young widow and a gardener, in the fall. He would do her favors, but if she ever gave him a compliment, he always brushed it aside.
When she finally hugged him from behind, all of the defenses fell in an instant. He finally accepted love and appreciation.
Music and Fiction 
Hugs are a weapon of love!
Hugs are a weapon of love!
Hugs are a weapon of love!
Hugs are a weapon of love!
Hugs are a weapon of love!
He may need to review his defenes
defences
Lovely story, great title and fab song – what’s not to like 🙌
I am happy there was a happy ending/beginning for them. I love that song and the whole album it is on (and Sting’s music in general.)
Nice one, Miles. I’m glad someone got through his defenses. Hope you’re doing well.
-David
We all have our on defences and trust is the final barrier.
I’m so happy for Martin that Hye Jin tore down those walls he built to protect himself. The tearing down takes time and patience. Lovely story!