By Perry McDaid
“Be like water—”
Aidan flicked off the oft-repeated interview with Bruce Lee. “Aye, dry up,” he growled, amused at his own wit. “Didn’t do you much good, did it, mate?”
He dropped the cigarette butt into the beer can and crushed the thin metal in his fist: a spontaneous exhibition of masculinity.
“Me flippin’ wrist.”
He shook his hand free of pain and patted his flat stomach. He mimicked Lee’s renowned Enter the Dragon pose.
“Hai-ya.” He did the head and shoulder shuffle, blanched suddenly, and stumbled to the bathroom.
Clear water from the tap washed his syrupy puke away.
Good slice of life short short. Good example of a “show, don’t tell” story. Liked it.
It has so many nuances. Brilliant Perry McDaid.