By DS Levy
“Sorry, Dad.”
His filmy eyes stare straight ahead.
“The doctor says no surgery. Too risky.”
She sets the coffee cup at his fingertips. No way she’s telling him the truth: too great a risk. In fact, the doctor has cleared him to have the surgery. Now, she often sneaks out and he never even knows. Sight restored, she knows he’ll forbid her from seeing her lover.
Raising his cup, he suppresses a smile. Sight restored, she’ll move out, live her own life, and he’ll be lonely again. A few brown splashes stain the tablecloth. Indeed, surgery is too great a risk.
Well done!
Thank you, Meghashri!
Liked it.
Thank you, Tskraghu!
The circle of life. Very well explained.
Thank you, b!
Terrfic
Thanks, Paul! For all you’ve done for me, and for all the terrific fiction you write!
Good job! Loved the twin angles.
Why, thank you so much, Vijai!
Perfect.?
That question mark was a star. I loved your flash.
Thank you, Rachel, for your kind words – and the star! 🙂 I do so appreciate your comments!