Splinter Sister
"Your sister sent this Valentine did she?" railed Carla
scrabbling through the box of birthday cards previously received,
searching for a sample of precious Perdita's pen.
"Here is proof she isn't the culprit!" she screamed,
sending the card skimming across the room to where her husband of
four years to the day sat. The card made contact, cutting his
forehead.
"Ouch!" he yelled "you've drawn blood.!"
"I'll do more than draw blood. I'll draw your bloody affair
for the world to see. How could you?"
“Carla, please try
and remain calm, you'll see more clearly if you do” chided Chris
wiping the blood from his brow. “She's obviously involved another
partner in crime in this latest wind up.”
“I really wish I could believe you, you've been so tired and
preoccupied lately, you can't blame me for thinking you've been
occupying someone elses bed because nothing much has happened in ours
recently!”she sobbed, uncontrollably now.
He tried to comfort
her as he searched for why his sister would pull such a stunt.
“Maybe
she is trying to drive a wedge between us” he spoke questioningly,
crossing the room and picking up the torn envelope and card
responsible for their row.
“I'll take a wedge and stick it up
her backside if that's her game!” Carla cried, confusingly. “She
likes me, doesn't she?”
That's the trouble Chris thought,
bending to pick up the torn envelope addressed to her, wondering just
how he would get the splinters out.
250 words
Have linked up story - I knew you could weave some wonderful words for an Anti-Valentine tale.
ReplyDeleteLoved the bit where he got a papercut from the thrown envelope! Excellent stuff xx
Thanks for linking. Have enjoyed the whole process. such a plethora of brilliant writing out there.
DeleteLoss of trust is so sad in a relationship, you portrayed her anger and confusion very realistically! Thanks for joining in!
ReplyDeleteThanks for comment and the welcome am loving getting back to writing.
DeleteOuch! Paper cuts are wicked, one across the forehead sounds nightmarish.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Lisa, you've done a fantastic job of bring to live her outrage and confusion. Great entry!
Very powerful story, you brought her anger out well. Thanks for entering our little blog hop.
ReplyDeleteAccusations, paper-cuts and splinters all add up to a terrifically messy Valentine story!! You portrayed her anger and sense of betrayal so well! Thank you so much for entering our hop!!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with the above comments; the anger portrayed is so real. The loss of trust is the slippery slope to the end and is tangible. A very well written entry. x
ReplyDeleteHer hurt is so poignant and it felt uncomfortably real. Beautiful writing <3
ReplyDeleteRough stuff, very well-told. Powerful, even.
ReplyDeleteExcellent portrayal of an anquished wife.
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ReplyDeleteWhoa, what a story! Visceral with great details--really enjoyed reading this
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