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The Crossing

February 6, 2019 4 Comments

The Crossing
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“Buenas tardes,” the guard said.

“Hello,” he replied, not ready to try his Spanish. Which greeting was the guard using?

“What is your business?” the guard asked.

“Vacation.” He had no intention to return.

“Your passport, please,” the guard said, holding out his hand.

He handed over the fake one, hoping his shaking hand wasn’t noticed. This was the test. He had to stay calm.

The guard reviewed the passport without a word. Finally, he flipped it closed.

“Welcome to Mexico.”

Exhaling, he took back the passport and kept driving, now a country away from the wife whose throat he’d slit.

By Philip Scholz

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  1. Gerald Kamens says

    February 6, 2019 at 7:12 am

    And no Wall to keep him out!

    Reply
  2. Cassandra Hamilton says

    February 6, 2019 at 10:54 am

    Vivid!

    Reply
  3. diannemoritz says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:00 am

    wow, I didn’t see that coming!!

    Reply
  4. Pamela says

    February 6, 2019 at 3:27 pm

    Damn!!! That’s the first word that came to mind. Powerful and frightening. Great job!

    Reply

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