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Blind Date

March 16, 2023 9 Comments

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Fighting off the familiar feeling of panic, Jane followed the maître d’ across the restaurant, stick tapping against table legs.

“What’s the gentleman’s name?” he asked. “I’ll bring him over.”

“Bob,” Jane whispered, hoping no one heard. “I don’t know his surname.”

It was years since she’d eaten out. Robert hadn’t liked other men staring at her; said she embarrassed him. Don’t look back, she told herself. She’d escaped, and now, on her councillor’s suggestion, was on a date.

Hearing footsteps approaching, she braced herself, hoping he wouldn’t be disappointed with her.

“Hello, Jane,” said the icy voice of her ex-husband.

By Melanie Barrow

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  1. Dick Noble says

    March 16, 2023 at 7:28 am

    nice twist ending

    Reply
  2. Laura Besley says

    March 16, 2023 at 7:40 am

    Noooooo!

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    • Raymond Sloan says

      March 16, 2023 at 7:38 pm

      Well done, Melanie! Great story.

      Reply
  3. Mary A Gorman says

    March 16, 2023 at 8:05 am

    I want to hear more!

    Reply
  4. DougJacquier says

    March 16, 2023 at 8:34 am

    Nice twist but try’ counsellor’ next time.

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    • Nicki Nance says

      March 16, 2023 at 1:17 pm

      Excellent (and horrifying) twist. You packed a great story into a few words.

      Reply
  5. Kevin says

    March 16, 2023 at 8:37 am

    I agree with Mary, we need a follow up of this fine piece. Kudos.

    Reply
  6. Joem Antonio says

    March 22, 2023 at 8:23 am

    Ouff… poor Jane.

    Reply
  7. Alan says

    March 22, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Well done!

    Reply

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