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The Catch

September 12, 2017 5 Comments

The Catch

By K.C. Wilder

Janie’s husband was a gem.

He was considerate in all the ways women typically found their men lacking. He offered a kiss and a compliment to start each day. He texted flirtatiously. He arrived when and where he said he would. He brought flowers and left notes. He listened to complaints, nodding and expressing empathy instead of trying to fix every last thing. He was a slow and generous lover, always putting her pleasure first.

Yes, Janie’s husband was a gem. One of a kind. A catch.

As it turned out, all his mistresses would have said the very same thing.

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  1. VIJAI PANT says

    September 12, 2017 at 9:07 am

    Could see the twist coming. A good one.

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  2. glkamens says

    September 12, 2017 at 11:19 am

    From one perspective, Janie might be far better off than many women (or men) in marraiges where the other spouse is Semper Fidelis! Depends on one’s expectations of what you want from a marriage. Jerry

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  3. sally armstrong says

    September 12, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    I loved the twist. Very entertaining.

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  4. Bobby Warner says

    September 14, 2017 at 12:05 am

    Excellent example of a twist ending that REALLY works.

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  5. Anita Bodle says

    September 14, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Made me laugh.

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