That summer Esther watched him blindly set down, holding the book open, staring at the dandelion. “You saved my life and I gave you a dandelion.” He snubbed, “I really am a cheap ass bastard.” She took the book laying it on the coffee table. “O, you could have given me a gold bar andContinue reading “Winter Season”
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Winter Season
A circus that will never leave town A horn blew repeatedly. “Great,” he hissed. Esther stood inside the door and watched as he approached the truck. It was his brother. He stood there for about five minutes or so. Oscar didn’t say much. But his brother sure was. And with the amount of hand gesturingContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Ice storm Esther was awake but hadn’t rolled out of bed yet. What was the point? Her cellphone rang, it was Oscar. “Good morning.” She could hear the smile in his voice. “Hi sweetheart, you sound like you are in an amazing mood.” “I am. What’s on your agenda today?” “I have no agenda.” “HowContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
In what ways do you communicate online? Before you read my continuing story, there are 3 forms of communication in this section. Enjoy 🎉 Happy New Year Oscar knocked on Esther’s door. “Who is it?” She sang. “Baby, it’s cold outside.” She open the door with that smile he loved. “Got plans tonight?” “Yes,” heContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Stupid phone As she lay there wrapped up in his warmth, she wondered if she could get used to this. Was this what love felt like once the butterflies in your stomach died down? When you let the things that you were self-conscience over dissipate? He didn’t seem to care that she was overweight. InContinue reading “Winter Season”
Things that go bump
As I lay in the bed reading, Chico is chewing on a dog toy. Two sounds fill the night, a humidifier and the tinnitus in my ear. A dull thud gets our attention. Chico lunges from the bed barking like a dog possessed. Someone could have thrown something and hit my house? People throw trashContinue reading “Things that go bump”
Winter Season
Merry Christmas Oscar didn’t even say goodbye. He blindly walked from the jeep to his house. Esther waited a couple hours before she went over. It was getting dark and it was still snowing. She was a little nervous about going over to Oscar’s knowing how his day had been. When she rang the doorbell,Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Alex “It amazes me the things parents tell children to get them to not do the things they think they shouldn’t do. But kissing makes babies.” Esther raised an eyebrow. Oscar smiled. He kissed the top of her hand again before moving the jeep. “You know, I feel sorry for Doris.” “Why?” Oscar slid theContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Grandma got ran over by a reindeer ‘Ave Maria’ by Placido Domingo and Michael Bolton came on the radio. Esther smiled, “I love this song. And I’m so impressed that Michael Bolton can sing with Placido Domingo.” It was playing low. Oscar walked over to the radio and turned it up drowning out the noiseContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Cousin Doris “I’m glad you’re enjoying it.” He spread his coat on the ground and sat down, she joined him, setting between his knees. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders. “Where is that smoke coming from?” “That’s where Priscilla’s parents live.” “This place is so remote. How on earth did you survive?” “I didn’tContinue reading “Winter Season”
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