She was glaring at him over her tea again. He sighed heavily and looked away. Swaying slightly in the breeze, the garden’s flowers peered back at him, daring him to speak. He shook his head silently and took a sip of his tea. Though his countenance was calm, his heart began to thump a little faster and his hands began to tremble. He glanced back to find her still watching him with fierce eyes and firmly set mouth. He swallowed another sip of tea and took a deep breath.
“I am sorry,” he whispered. “Would you like to go inside?”
--- You should have seen my Mom’s face when she came home from the Christmas party. The kitchen counter was completely cleared off, every...
I like this one also.... My curiosity has been piqued... and I want to know more... one reason why I can't write drabbles... haha! :)
ReplyDeletegreat job.. once again... nothing negative!!
I loved the choice of words.
It feels like her complaints are basic and fundamentally right, enough to cause Nature, even, to be against him. Expertly done. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I didn't think this one was any good. Glad you both like it!!
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