“That’s gorgeous,” she said. She took a pull from her bottle. “Seriously.”
“You gonna share that?” I held out my hand. I took several swallows. The sunset was gorgeous, but that didn’t matter. I sighed.
“Mr. Sourpuss,” she said. “So you got fired. Big deal. You’ll get another job.”
“Yeah, well. Maybe I don’t want one. Maybe I’m no good.”
She took back the bottle. “Good. Self-pity. That’s a great strategy.”
“Look, I’m just venting. Don’t you be angry at me too.”
Her eyes flared. “Angry? Me? Why would I be angry?”
I didn’t answer. She got up, walked away.
Yeah, that’s the small trivial stuff of everyday arguments. Well-captured
I’m thinking maybe he is a little lazy and just can’t be bothered.
She is probably fed up of him repeatedly getting fired!
Trouble in Paradise.
I enjoyed this little gem.
Don’t you hate it when people raiin on your pity party?
Well told.
This was a great slice of life, it’s ups and downs and how we react to them. Nicely done.
Oh dear! I hope she left him the bottle when she departed!
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Typical man, typical woman. We do split up over trivialities while the reality stinks!
Oops! I hope she is not walking away forever. He should hurry for another job before it’s too late.
You capture the dynamics of the squabble perfectly. Everything about this story is exactly right.
I agree with Penny. Realistic portrayal. Good job!
I think perhaps she’s been through this with him before.
Quite a realistic depiction!
Well, I hate to say it, but been there – the T-shirt still gets washed.
Scott
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