By Nick Dunster
We pretended we were happy, but she hated teaching and she hated me even more for doing nothing. And then one night someone climbed up onto our flat roof.
“Listen,” she said, sitting up in bed and pointing at the ceiling. “What’s that?”
“A bird?” I whispered.
“Some bird!” she said. “You need to go investigate.”
I lay there terrified, listening to the heavy footsteps above. I should probably admit here that I’ve never been the bravest.
“Well there’s really no need,” I said. “I’d recognize that sound anywhere. That,” I said, rolling over to feign sleep, “is most definitely nobody.”
well done! I love this story simply because it lets the characters be their cowardly selves.
Totally different to the author of course – who is completely, ahem, fearless! Thanks Christina!
Very funny. Really enjoyed it.
Cheers Bill
“That is most definitely nobody.”
What a delightful truism. I love this quote!!!
Sorry I’ve not replied before – thanks very much. Really appreciate the feedback. All best wishes, Nick