genre: drama
The beast within growled and clawed, leaving marks on the walls of Sam’s heart that would fester if left untended. But she didn’t care. She was tired of being taken advantage of by swine who called themselves men.
Where had all the good men gone anyway?
“What? You think you can just worm your way into my good graces by spouting off some lame story about an accident?” she asked, her arms linked tight across her chest.
His gaping mouth and over-exaggerated stance of incredulity made Sam sure he was lying through his perfect teeth. His Armani suit was rumpled and looked to have been thrown on in haste.
“Babe, please. I’m sorry I’m late–“
“Don’t even bother with excuses. I can’t believe a word you say. I know you’re lying to me.”
He took a step toward her, a placating expression overtaking his face, but Sam stepped back to keep the short distance between them.
“Sam, I’m really sorry. I want to explain more, but I can’t. I . . . it’s not what you think.”
“What I think is you’re lower than a worm. We’ve been together for a year, and if you’re not late, you leave suddenly. Or you just never show. Then you give me excuse after excuse.”
Nothing. The apologetic look in his eye almost tamed the rage she harbored, but Sam shook her head, unwilling to be taken in by yet another false show of regret.
“You know, I’m done. If you can’t tell me the truth then we can’t do this anymore.”
She wanted to believe it was panic, terrible regret, sorrow, something degrading that she saw flash across his face. The stiffening of his body upon her pronouncement seemed to indicate it, but it was too much to hope he’d actually feel something so unpleasant.
Sam let go of the breath she held and made for the door, unsure if she’d be able to stem the tide of tears pressing at the corners of her eyes. In the times they were together, when he didn’t suddenly leave, he was hers completely. All his attention had been focused, as though he truly cared. She wanted to believe it wasn’t all an act, but his continual denials and lies followed up by that horrible silence upon her pronouncement of breaking off their relationship dashed all hope.
She let the tears flow as she stumbled down the sidewalk in the pouring rain.
* * *
He watched Sam go, but his heart broke as he held himself in check. He couldn’t tell her his secret. She’d be in too much danger if she knew. It was better this way. She would find someone else to love. He, on the other hand, would only ever want her. If he could just tell her so . . . tell her everything.
So intriguing, what can his secret be??
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Something good, I hope! 🙂 Thanks, Marje. 😀
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So sad and heartbreaking. And now I want to know his secret.
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Will we ever know? I must keep this bit in my to-be-expanded-into-a-real-story-someday file. 🙂
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Yes you should! And make sure we get to smile in the end even if there are laundry loads of sordid back story. 😉
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Perfection! That I can do! ❤
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Ooh what kind of secret is he hiding? Lots of potential for this story premise!
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I was thinking so, too! I’m so glad to hear you say so!
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Ohhh….but he CAN tell her everything!! This was really good. Always like these kinds of romance stories…that is if he comes to his senses, and they live happily ever after, lol. 🙂
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Oh, he will just have to. I can’t live with this sort of relationship. It just breaks my heart. Besides, he’s assuming she can’t handle the truth, but is he ever wrong! 😉
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Oooooooh you do romantic fiction well my friend!
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Thanks! I hope I am improving. I tend to get a little too cheesy when it comes to romantic stuff. haha Hey! While I’m thinking about it, what’s the easiest way to start reading Roxie’s story? I would need to start at the beginning, of course. 🙂
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Oh my goodness no – lol! Avoid Roxy! I think Candice Coates does a good romance tale and Phoenix Grey has it going on well with those fairies 🙂
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Oops! Misspelled her name. Ugh. Hate it when I do that. Don’t be silly. I am drawn to Roxy. I enjoy your fiction, too!
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You say the nicest things IBFF 🙂
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It’s always a good thing when the truth is nice! 🙂
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So sad and heartbreaking. 😦 So much put into so few words, well done. )
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Thanks, Phoenix. ♡
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Love can be complicated [Idont like the over used word complicated.] but I say he should confide at least a little… had me waiting!
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haha! You are right about “complicated.” 😀 Definitely have to wonder why he didn’t confide even a little! I hope you weren’t disappointed! Thanks for reading, too. 🙂
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definitely not disappointed…
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Good. 🙂
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Thank you for the Follow..
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Ditto!
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A sad one. How many times has something like this happened? Vivid and detailed.
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Thanks, Cathleen. I imagine undercover (and even not undercover) cops, FBI agents, and anyone who works with sensitive info has moments like this in their lives.
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F.a.b.u.l.o.u.s. Love the tension, drama and mystery. Outstanding, Rachael. 🙂 ❤
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Thanks so much, Tess! And I should just say I’m so glad you’re back! 🙂
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Me too. I’ll be doing double duty. Have an editor now. Need to edit NaNo and get with the program. I’m not 21 anymore. I’m so excited…oops…forgot my Depends.
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lol
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That story cuts deep… what is his secret?
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Thanks Simon. It’s literal flash fiction! And his secret is the kind that saves lives and gets people killed! 😉
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I thought it might be that. Its good flash fiction. How long did it take you?
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About 15 or 20 mins, I think. I was short on time before I had to pick up my daughter from school. haha
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Nice one. I find it helps if I know what it’s going to be in my head lol
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