By Anna Sanderson
Over the years, the house changed.
First, the sea blue walls I loved were re-decorated in what she called a ‘more mature’ white.
Next, the simple kitchen units we’d chosen together were replaced with an expensive, contemporary design.
Then came her minimalist phase.
“It’s fashionable,” she said. And with those two words all but the bare necessities were cleared away.
It wasn’t until the wedding album disappeared from its spot, pride of place on the mantel, that I realized what was actually going on. There was only one change that could truly solve our problems: one of us had to go.
Perfect………!
Wonderful metaphor for the end of a marriage. Nicely done.
Love it! Kudos, Anna!
Presented in a straight forward, matter of fact style, making it seem even more realistic. This is a Winner.
Your great opening (“Over the years, . . .”) points to the evolving nature (“Downsizing”) of the house and their marriage. Your ending (” . . . one of us had to go.”) wraps up your flash and suggests the narrator will be the final person standing. Good piece, Anna.
Clean and ambiguous, I really enjoyed this, thanks 🙂