HERE IS MY ENTRY TODAY FOR TUESDAY TALES. IT IS A PIECE FROM MY WIP, "THE RENOVATED HEART"
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TALES
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Kit Alexander ordered a Cosmopolitan and sat back, her heart racing in anticipation of tomorrow’s departure. After twelve years of marriage, a career in banking and raising an 11-year-old daughter, Kit was finally going to live her dream of becoming a published author.
Their daughter, Zoe, was safely enrolled in boarding school, allowing Kit to accompany her husband on a world tour as the newest band member of Blue Waters band. Kit was tagging along as a band wife and planned to write a book about her experiences.
A tinny version of Johnny’s favorite song came up. There was a text on her phone. She put down her drink. The message read,
“Are you all packed? Is Johnny there yet? Wishing you an amazing trip, Hugs, Sarah”
Kit typed in,
“Yes, no and our first three cities are Amsterdam, London and Prague. Thanks, lady. Hugs, Kit.”
Sipping her Cosmo, Kit looked around La Nuit Francaise, a posh, intimate French restaurant tucked into the west side of Manhattan, decorated in turquoise, red and gold. Beautiful people dressed in expensive clothing pretending to be someone important filled the restaurant. In addition to paying through the nose for the good food, they were also paying to be seen. Save me from such pretention. Wearing a sexy dress in midnight blue silk, her dark cerulean blue eyes shining, her spun gold hair draping well below her shoulders in loose curls, she was the loveliest woman in the room.
Kit looked up, watched a man approach her table and smiled at her husband, Johnny, as he pulled out his chair and sat down.
He ordered a beer and another Cosmopolitan for Kit.
“You look great, Kit,” Johnny said, taking a swig of his beer. His gaze lowered to her neckline then returned to her face.
“A fresh look for a new start…tomorrow I launch a new life. We both do,” She picked up the second Cosmo and took a sip.
“Kit, we need to talk about tomorrow,” Johnny said, looking down at the silverware.
“I’m ready. I’ve crossed off almost everything from my to-do list,” she said.
“You and that damn list. Always lists. Look, the trip…the trip is. Well. The trip is just for me, Kit.”
“What do you mean?” Her brow furrowed and her eyes darkened.
“I mean, I’m not taking you with me,” he replied, shifting in his seat and avoiding her stare.
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How did I know he was going to say that? The great *** I am eager to learn more about this story. Both characters have my interest for different reasons.
ReplyDeleteGreat writing.
Okay Johnny sounds like he is going to be "a real gem" Poor Kit. I definitely can't wait to read more. Awesome read.
ReplyDeleteOh, I like this :D Sounds like it's going to be great. I can tell I'm going to *secretly* be a Johnny fan :D
ReplyDeleteDefinitely not what I expected. Made me cringe a little bit at the end but am anxious to see where this leads.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. I'm wondering what Kit's reaction is going to be on not going with Johnny and why he isn't taking her.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I definitely read this twice to make sure it went where I thought it did. Poor Kit, though now I want to see where this leads.
ReplyDeleteI hope she throws the Cosmo in his face.
ReplyDeleteYou've got my full attention. I can't wait to see where this goes from here. You've left us with so many unanswered questions that we have to read more. Great job!
ReplyDeleteOh that must of hurt Kit. I was not expecting that end. Well done.
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