This is entry number two into the Trifecta Writing Challenge.
The way she wiggled when she walked and that dress that could barely be considered a dress was my first clue that she was cheap. What he saw in her was obvious. He always liked them sorta sleazy, and this one was no different. If my mother was still alive he wouldn’t be acting like this, but since she died he’s been as loose with his morals as a twenty year old rubber band. My mother, our mother was like his best friend, when she died I think my brother was afraid to get close to another woman. So he kept his distance while having his fun with these girls. I guess I can’t say I blame him, nobody will ever be able to take her place, she was perfect.
Also really good, Laciejay. Grief makes people do weird stuff.
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Thank you for taking the time to read both of my little stories, I appreciate it.
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You nailed it. It protection from intimacy though intimate touching. “You may have this body, but you’ll never have this heart.”
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exactly what I was thinking. 🙂 thanks for stopping by.
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🙂
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I liked this story told from the sister’s POV. It gave an interesting glimpse into how he handled (or didn’t handle) his grief. The sad part is none of the women will ever heal his emotions.
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No they will not. Thank you for reading and commenting. It’s much appreciated.
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“his morals as a twenty year old rubber band” Loved that image. Though I always imagine older rubber bands as brittle.
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haha well it fit the image in my head for the description.
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Thanks for linking up this week. You’ve done a lot here in very few words. I love your decision to tackle this from the sister’s point of view. It certainly adds another layer to it. Nice job. Hope to see you back again soon.
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Thank you
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“Dress that could barely be considered a dress”–great line, great story.
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well thank you
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