This week’s challenge is Cuffs – so, carrying on from the past two 100 Word challenges – the plot with Richard and Angela thickens . . .
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“What did you say?”

“I’m getting the car, Ang.”

“What car? Wait – the ‘vette? Why do you need a sports car? You’d have to keep it in storage six months every year. We live in Alaska, for Pete’s sake!”

“Angela, stop! I’m getting the car. I need a break. I’m tired and I want out.”

“Out? Rich, you’re freaking out – you’re freaking ME out. Let’s talk about this later. People are starting to stare.”

Rich stood, tugged his cuffs down over his wrists and pulled on his jacket. “You’re right. Let’s go. I wouldn’t want to embarrass you in public.”

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7 responses

  1. Tara R. says:

    Oh no he di’nt! I’m rolling up my cuffs now…

  2. Mama Zen says:

    Great story!

  3. Teresa says:

    Oh man…I am really enjoying this story! Hope we get to read more.

  4. Sharon says:

    Oh, wow…. incredible tension. Great piece – has me all uncomfortable. Hope they can work it out!

  5. Karin says:

    Wonderful piece! I love how you’re using 100 words to unfold a story page by page.

  6. AuroraLee says:

    Looking forward to reading more about this story! Great job 🙂

  7. Mid-life crisis alright. It seems to be an interesting paradox – marriage and freedom. We seek companionship so fiercely, but once we have it, feel strangled by it.

    Isn’t there some sort of happy medium?

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