Monday, October 26, 2020

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "FLY"




Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week the word prompt is "fly". We have another episode of "The Kiss." Scroll down to return to Tuesday Tales. Thank you for stopping by. 

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The boys chattered away about the monkeys. Robbie wanted to see the gorillas. He and Alex ran ahead. Don fell back, matching his leisurely pace with Allison’s. So, she finally got rid of that bum, Spencer. Is she dating anyone? Can I ask? Am I going to look stupid? Desperate? Am I desperate? Well, maybe a little. He sidled up to her. 
 “How long have you been divorced?” 
“Three years. You?” 
“Almost four.” 
Her eyebrows shot up. “Four? You split from Mary not long after we left?” 
Don looked at his hands and felt the heat rise in his chest. Was he ready for her to know the truth? It was the next day. Right after the kiss. He woke up and knew he didn’t love Mary anymore. Maybe never had loved her. He started proceedings within the month. Would he tell Allison? No way! He’d never had a kiss like it before, or since. Sure, he’d started dating, sort of. But no one could compare to Allison. So his dating had tapered off until he spent most of his time with Alex or on his own. He wouldn’t tell Allison that either. 
 “Why did you leave Spencer?” Best defense was a good offense. Get her story before he revealed his truth. He stopped to buy cold beverages from a stand. 
“You saw us together. You have to ask?” She swatted at a fly buzzing around her iced tea. 
He laughed. He still had no clue why she married the man. Controlling to the point of mean was putting it nicely. He couldn’t count the number of times he wanted to bash his smug face in. Of course, he didn’t do it. 
 “Good point. You guys weren’t exactly a match made in heaven.” 
 “As long as we’re being honest…” 
“Are we?” He stared at her. 
 She stopped and put her hands on her hips. “So, Don, tell me. Why did you leave Mary?”


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5 comments:

  1. Susanne MatthewsOctober 27, 2020 at 7:39 AM

    Looks like he'll have to come clean. I'm enjoying this. Well done.

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  2. Flossie Benton RogersOctober 27, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    I love the way you effortlessly included the fly-- well done! Great seamless movement, too (them walking and then "stopped to buy cold beverages." He is sweet with his deep feelings for her. I think he may have to fess up soon.

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  3. V.L. LoceyOctober 28, 2020 at 5:43 AM

    This is a great scene! Well done.

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  4. TriciaOctober 30, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    Oh, wow! The revelations are blowing me away. I can't wait to learn more. Great job!

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  5. JillianNovember 2, 2020 at 11:12 AM

    I am sorry she was married to a control freak. I've had some friends with spouses like that and it is hard to witness. Good for her for escaping

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