
By Emma McManus
“May the 15th.”
Two weeks away. “Suppose it’ll have to do.”
“2:30 Thursday 15th, then.”
“OK. Thanks.”
Holly was in two minds when she put the phone down. A part of her was glad that she had another fortnight before things changed forever, while another part wanted it over and done with.
Looking over at Paul, she wondered how to tell him. Paul, with his obsession about health and fitness. They had only been together two years. Would he still love her? Or would he be repulsed?
“Paul. I have severe periodontitis. I’m having some teeth out and dentures put in.”
Nice twist!