Christmas nightmare Christmas dinner in Oscar’s mind was already a nightmare and they hadn’t even left the house yet. He had thrown up three times since he rolled out of bed. He just knew this was going to be a disaster by no fault of Esther’s. Why did he ask her? Why did he getContinue reading “Winter Season”
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Winter Season
Lights Oscar lay on the couch. His stomach felt like a rock. Each time he moved, that rock moved and it was painful. How he just wanted to hold Esther. What a way to spend Christmas Eve. He should call her. It hurt too much to get up and get his phone. Why? Why didContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Banana bread It was three days till Christmas. And every day, his family was blowing up his phone wanting something. Things he would not supply even if he had the means. A new van. New tires to go on the truck. Pipes froze and busted. You name it, they wanted it. Each time, he gaveContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Little Tree As they sat down for dinner, she put popcorn in the microwave. After dinner, he produced the five bags of cherry candies he bought and a box of cordial cherries. “How long should we make the string?” He asked. “How tall you think that shrub is?” “Let’s find out.” He almost ran outside,Continue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Basement boogers Esther stretched waking up from an amazing sleep. The lingering smell of Old Spice hung in the air. She smiled to herself burying her face in the pillow he had slept on. The flush of the commode caused her to jump followed by running water, she realized he was still there. He leanedContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Truth or dare Silent tears rolled down his face. She loved him too. Dear God was it true? They had known each other less than a month. Was it too soon to be spewing the L word? Out of loneliness, he had jumped too quickly before. Should he tell her the truth? Should he tellContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Jealous family She about jumped out of her skin when there was thunderous pounding at her front door. She found a furious Oscar waiting on the other side. He didn’t speak. He didn’t have to. It was written all over his face. He thrust his cell phone at her as he started pacing across herContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Dancing shoes ‘Shall we dance’ started playing. There were a few couples on the floor. Oscar stood. “Shall we dance?” She was floored. “I can’t dance to this song.” He smiled a smile bigger than she had ever seen. “I’ll guide you.” “Okay.” They took their stance body to body. So this is what DeborahContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Who called the cops? As they were walking back to their table, Crash My Party started playing. “Wanna test those dancin’ skills again?” Oscar looked around. No one else was dancing. “We were the first adults to have our picture taken with Santa, now look.” There was a huge line. “You’re gonna keep me onContinue reading “Winter Season”
Winter Season
Santa Saturday arrived and it was party time. Oscar was a little more than nervous. This was the first time he had actually been to a public function in his home town with a date. He jumped when his doorbell rang. Upon opening the door, Esther smiled and tossed him her keys. “Shall we Mr.Continue reading “Winter Season”
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