Dear one, I’m sorry. Your father’s broken up with me and there’s nothing I can do. Can’t you see that I’m crying, too? I knew it was over, but I stayed for you. I’m sorry, I hoped to make you real and not just this figment of my imagination. Yes, I see you, darling. …
The kids sit in anticipation as the bottle slows, then halts. On one end it clearly points to Agatha, on the other end it rests between Harry and Tom. Tom pretends to hurl: Agatha’s the only non-cool kid. She’s been invited as a joke. Kids cackle. Silence as Harry stands. He doesn’t know he’ll …
A premonition comes over me. As I’m in line at the bus stop, the world darkens as though there are clouds in the cloudless sky. “You okay?” asks the nice old lady behind me. I see our bus fall over a bridge; we’re screaming as we drown. “I’m fine.” I smile as our bus comes …
Sexy boss has her pinned against the elevator. It’s not too late. She looks at the open elevator doors. She imagines there’s a version of her that leaves. One who considers her son and husband and resists this beautiful man. The doors shut. Her ungovernerable hand grabs his tie, lowers his lips to …