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Husband

September 14, 2024 14 Comments

By Ani Tashjian

Her husband was due for a tune-up. He had begun snoring, keeping her up. She was reluctant to make the appointment, knowing his return was not inevitable.

She consulted her best friend, who said, “What’s the difference? Maybe you’ll get a better one.”

“But I like this one. He’s a good fit. And he does housework.”

“What about the rest?” asked her friend.

“Oh, I don’t care about that. Even though they’ll think I do.”

“Just tell them to tweak his nose.”

“Maybe I’ll keep him. As long as he lasts. Like the old days when they got sick and died.”

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Comments

  1. Dart humeston says

    September 14, 2024 at 7:40 am

    Love it.

    Reply
    • Ani Tashjian says

      September 14, 2024 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks so much! That means a lot coming from you. I really enjoy your stories.

      Reply
  2. Kathy Carroll says

    September 14, 2024 at 9:23 am

    Made me laugh! Great unexpected ending.

    Reply
  3. Ani Tashjian says

    September 14, 2024 at 1:24 pm

    Thanks so much, Kathy! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    Reply
  4. Mark Gregory says

    September 16, 2024 at 8:50 am

    This is quite enjoyable.

    Reply
  5. Ani Tashjian says

    September 16, 2024 at 4:27 pm

    Thank you, Mark. Happy you liked it!

    Reply
  6. Kim Byer says

    September 16, 2024 at 5:03 pm

    So good, Ani!!! I only wish I could have kept reading your for 10001 words!

    Reply
    • Ani Tashjian says

      September 16, 2024 at 5:26 pm

      Hi, Kim. Such a nice surprise finding you here! And thanks for your super sweet and encouraging comment!

      Reply
  7. MG Chapin says

    September 18, 2024 at 7:59 am

    I really enjoyed this story and I loved that final line!! Well done!

    Reply
    • Ani Tashjian says

      September 18, 2024 at 9:07 am

      Thanks so much! Your encouraging comment means a lot to me.

      Reply
  8. Ed Kratz says

    September 19, 2024 at 8:17 am

    Great fun. Loved it.

    Reply
    • Ani Tashjian says

      September 19, 2024 at 2:09 pm

      Thanks so much, Ed. Happy you enjoyed the story!

      Reply
  9. Lian van Berkel says

    September 19, 2024 at 8:18 am

    I love it!

    Reply
  10. Ani Tashjian says

    September 19, 2024 at 2:10 pm

    Thank you so much, Lian. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

    Reply

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