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The Counsellor

June 21, 2018 8 Comments

The Counsellor

By Marjan Sierhuis

“You are late again,” she said and tightly clenched her fists, watching him walk into the bedroom. “Where were you tonight?”

“I told you that I was working late. Maybe you should listen once in a while when I tell you something,” he persisted as he threw his car keys down on the bedside table and started towards the bathroom.

“I hope you were not seeing her again,” she yelled at his retreating back. “Especially after all the money we spent on the marriage counsellor.”

“No, that was worth every penny. I am sure he and I will be very happy.”

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  1. Constanée Malik Hemedi says

    June 21, 2018 at 7:28 am

    Ouch! That hurts.

    Reply
    • Marjan Sierhuis says

      June 21, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Thank you for taking the time to read my flash.

      Reply
  2. Iqbal Hussain says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:31 am

    What a great twist! I wasn’t expecting that.

    Reply
    • Marjan Sierhuis says

      June 25, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Thank you Igbal for reading my story and your feedback.

      Reply
  3. Susan says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:55 am

    I thought the ending was comical; maybe, it was because I was taken by surprise.

    Reply
    • Marjan Sierhuis says

      June 25, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Thank you Susan for reading my story.

      Reply
  4. Mary E Falkner says

    June 27, 2018 at 7:32 am

    Alas, probably all too true
    Very satisfying. Yay!

    Reply
    • Marjan Sierhuis says

      June 27, 2018 at 7:43 am

      Thank you Mary for taking the time to read my story.

      Reply

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