Gabriel- Burning bridges.
Have you ever heard about Noah's snail? 'Noah's snail made it to the ark too.' It's a common expression. It means more than what it states. The snail perceived and reached the ark on time, though later than others but he did succeed all right. He saw others get ahead of him however he did not lose hope. He took his own sweet time and felt contented once he reached the ark. Gabriel's mother always called her a Noah's snail. She always made her believe she was hard working even if she wasn't smart and that felt just right. It felt just enough. Gabriel gave her all when it came to her career, her family and "relationships". Ah, relationship. The enduring task for a philophobic (one who fears forming an emotional attachment). It's always a sinking ship for them . Well, the idea of opening yourself up to someone else, letting them see the crude pieces of you, the broken bones is just too much of a task. ...