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”
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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”
Winter Season
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”
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”
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