Category Archives: Winter Season

Lonely Oscar tossed and turned in his bed. There was no sleeping. The day that his brother shot Esther kept playing in his mind. They hadn’t said goodnight to each other or gave each other a good night kiss. He couldn’t stand it. His call, it went unanswered. He wouldn’t let the night pass inContinue reading “Winter Season”

Ride and talk Oscar closed his eyes. An engine started and headlights came on. “Looks like someone came for you.” Bell smiled. Oscar looked at both of them, “we didn’t call her if that’s what you’re thinkin’ .” Bell was still smiling. She held up her cell phone, “I can prove it.” For the firstContinue reading “Winter Season”

Friendly ear Bell was sitting on the couch watching t.v. When the doorbell rang, she jumped out of her skin. She wasn’t expecting company. She had her p.j.’s on and was settled for the night. When she opened the door, there stood Oscar, soaked to the bone. “Oh dear Lord, get in here. You’re gonnaContinue reading “Winter Season”

The visit They had a wonderful Labor Day holiday. One that he relived over in his mind when class got boring and the day got long. He came home to find Ess in the kitchen; which wasn’t unusual. He liked it actually. The smell of food cooking. Even though it had been bland. That wasn’tContinue reading “Winter Season”

Dinner Chet and Bell pulled up. “Hello you two love birds.” Bell called to them. They got in the car and drove away to a celebration dinner. Chet and Bell were the first two people Oscar told, other than Esther. Who doesn’t tell their best friend about their bride to be? Oscar was extremely happyContinue reading “Winter Season”

Tongue click She rubbed her fingers through his hair, “feeling better?” “Yes, I always feel better when I’m with you.” A car was approaching them. “Oh dear lord.” He thumped his forehead on her shoulder. “Is that tongue click?” “Good guess.” “How do you want to handle this?” “With as little interaction as possible.” SheContinue reading “Winter Season”

No panic attack “I’m sure they sit around and talk about everyone.” “And the most humiliating part was the superintendent was sitting beside me.” He paused talking but not pacing. “Gay!” “What did the superintendent say?” “Nothing, I can only speculate that he was too shocked to say anything.” Oscar finally sat on the couch,Continue reading “Winter Season”

Not gonna eat that Oscar came home about 3 o’clock. She thought it was odd but then again, school hadn’t started yet. When she opened the door, she didn’t see him, she saw a thunder cloud. “What’s wrong?” When he came in, he started pacing around the living room. “Let me tell you about theseContinue reading “Winter Season”