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Be Serious

September 20, 2016 6 Comments

Be Serious

By Roy Dorman

“I think he saw me.”

“Who saw you?”

“Your husband. I was parked down the street waiting for him to leave and I must have been daydreaming.”

“About me?”

“Listen. If he did see me and then sees me again anywhere around here, he’ll start down the path of thinking something’s going on between the two of us.”

“Well, there is something going on between the two of us.”

“Will you be serious?”

“No, I think I’d rather be playful. But you can be serious if you want to be. You always are.”

“Hmmm. Ya know, maybe he didn’t see me.”

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Carrick says

    September 20, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Roy,

    When your reader laughs out loud you know you’ve hit the mark.

    Well done……..

    Reply
    • Roy Dorman says

      September 20, 2016 at 11:11 am

      Thanks, Carrick. I’ve heard laughing out loud is supposed to be good for your health.

      Reply
  2. Bobby Warner says

    September 20, 2016 at 9:31 am

    Incredibly lively. I felt like I was in a revolving door! Great job!

    Reply
    • Roy Dorman says

      September 20, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Glad you liked it, Bobby. Your comments are always thoughtful.

      Reply
  3. gavinritchie says

    September 21, 2016 at 1:56 am

    Great dialogue, Roy. Conflict, climax, and reversal are all there. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Roy Dorman says

      September 21, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Thanks for your comments, gavinritchie. They are appreciated.

      Reply

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