A Clucky Kinda Love

A short romantic comedy: To lighten things up and give you hope, in an unexpected way!

In the small town of Harmony Springs, life had a way of weaving the extraordinary into the everyday. For Sammy and Rownan, a couple married for over twenty years, life had been anything but harmonious recently. Their once vibrant love had dimmed to a flicker, overshadowed by years of financial struggles, misunderstandings, and growing resentment.

One crisp spring morning, Sammy decided she needed a break from their constant bickering and took a walk to the local farmer's market. As she wandered through the stalls, she was drawn to a commotion near the back. Curiosity led her to a tent where an elderly man, with a twinkle in his eye, was selling a rather peculiar fluffy chicken.

"This here is no ordinary chicken," the man said, grinning. "This is Clucky, the magical matchmaker. Guaranteed to bring joy and love back into your life."

Sammy couldn't help but laugh. "A magic chicken? Really?"

"Why not give it a try?" the man insisted. "What have you got to lose?"

On a whim, Sammy bought Clucky and brought her home, much to Rownan's bewilderment. "We've tried everything else," she said with a shrug. "Why not a magic chicken?"

The days that followed were filled with unexpected hilarity. Clucky had a knack for getting into the most unlikely places, causing Sammy and Rownan to work together in ways they hadn't in years. Whether it was rescuing Clucky from the pantry or chasing her out of the neighbor's garden, they found themselves laughing together, the weight of their past arguments momentarily lifted.

One particularly chaotic morning, Clucky escaped into the church down the street. As Sammy and Rownan chased after her, they stumbled into a midweek service they hadn’t planned on attending. The pastor, seeing their disheveled state and Clucky clucking wildly in the pews, invited them to stay and join the sermon.

He spoke about forgiveness, love, and the importance of laughter in healing. Sammy and Rownan exchanged glances, feeling a spark of the connection they once had. They stayed for the whole service, holding hands and feeling a sense of peace wash over them.

After the service, the pastor approached them. "It's never too late to start anew," he said, his eyes warm with understanding. "Sometimes, the path to healing is paved with unexpected encounters."

As they walked home, Clucky nestled comfortably in Rownan’s arms, they began to talk—really talk. About their fears, their hopes, and their faith. They realized that while they had been through many hard years, their love was still there, buried beneath the pain and hurt.

In the following weeks, Clucky continued to be a source of amusement, but more importantly, she had brought Sammy and Rownan back together. Through her antics and the unexpected encounter at the church, they found the laughter they had lost and a renewed sense of purpose in their marriage. They started attending church regularly, rediscovering their faith and each other.

One evening, as they sat on their porch, Clucky perched contentedly at their feet, Rownan turned to Sammy and said, "Who would've thought a fluffy chicken and a bit of divine intervention would save our marriage?"

Sammy smiled, squeezing his hand. "It seems miracles come in all shapes and sizes."

And so, in the heart of Harmony Springs, with laughter, love, and a little help from above (and a fluffy chicken named Clucky), Sammy and Rownan found their way back to each other, stronger and more in love than ever before.

Until next time, stay Anchored in Love & Guided by King!

Perfectly Imperfect,

Sam & Ron