(Jesse whispered) ‘Wait wait.. ‘ Right outside the lift at the twenty-second storey of her block, she stopped Nicholas by his wrist and stayed very still, as if listening for anyone nearby. After a minute or so of silence, she led him up a flight of steps and dropped her handbag on the ground, before…Continue readingRandom Mom
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Hypocritical Act
(Hayley asked) ‘Why don’t you have a seat first? Let me take my meds and bring you water.’ Her thirteen-year-old sister disappeared into a room and stayed very quiet, while Hayley returned to the glass coffee table with my water and a zip lock pouch containing some powder. Pouring some of the content out onto…Continue readingHypocritical Act
Messed-up Fun
Having not gotten his ‘relief’ from his girlfriend in a long time, Andrew was pleased when he saw the girl, whom he chose from a handful of others, waiting in the room mentioned in the text. Seated at the edge of the bed in a white crop singlet, the rugged denim shorts left her long…Continue readingMessed-up Fun
GroomsMaid-Bridesman
(Bella whispered) ‘So.. How does it feel to be in a room right next to that fucking couple? Almost married?’ (I replied) ‘Yeah. A little? And a little exciting too.’ The bridesmaid that came for the wedding without knowing anyone else got on with me quickly after discovering that I was in a similar situation…Continue readingGroomsMaid-Bridesman
Dis-Rented
The twenty-eight year old, female tenant whom has been staying with me since four years ago invited me for a drink in the living room, having been there through my divorce from day one, till the day I was officially single – again. (She asked) ‘How are you coping?’ ‘Quite alright. Now you have more…Continue readingDis-Rented