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Weekly Contest #341
George dear, Sorry for the late reply but I only just got your letter. I’m sure the post service here is getting worse, letters seem to take forever to get here. Anyway, I was glad to hear you got to the docks ok - when did you set sail? A lot has happened here in the last days since you left, I’m wondering if I’ll even be able to write it all. Even though I know you’ll say he’s too young to remember, Tommy misses you. I can tell by the way he stares around the room as I’m holding him, he’s not just being curious about his surroundings… he’s...
Weekly Contest #128
I gave Jerry a pained expression when the doorbell rang. “Here we go.” I could almost smell Paula’s perfume drenched clothes from here. “Now, come on…” Jerry admonished, “You promised to be civil to my mother.” He placed a light kiss on my cheek before turning to get the door. “I will if she will.” I murmured. Paula breezed in, perfume in tow, and swept me into a big hug. “Mia, darling! So good to see you!” “Thanks Paula. Good to see you too! It’s been a long time.” I smiled back at her while she looked me up and down. “And don’t you j...
Weekly Contest #55
In movies, they show romance by one person waiting for another, to show their love. Afraid to make the first move in case you’re wrong. I’ve spent my whole life waiting, or at least it’s felt like it. The day that changed was when ‘she’ came into the picture. I huffed irritably, although, let’s be honest, it wasn’t really any of my business. I mean, he’s a grown man and can do what he likes. Andrew had gone out on some lunch date (under the pretence of a “catch up”), with some old flame he apparently knew from when he was a kid. Ever since...
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