By Jo Gatenby
She found it by accident, hidden under his t-shirts.
A slim blue velvet box.
She reached out—hesitated, then couldn’t resist…
Just one quick peek.
Tiny stones twisted and danced in an elegant bracelet that was perfectly her. Tears sprang to her eyes. He knew her so well!
She re-hid it, eagerly awaiting their gift exchange at the party.
Now, surrounded by family and friends, frozen smile locking her lips, she stared down at the pair of books he’d given her.
Until sparks, glinting off tiny dancing stones, drew her eyes to the wrist of her best friend, who clapped politely.
Excellent! I did anticipate the end but her best friend!!! Clapping politely great choice of words.
I loved every word and phrase choice in this story. For example, when I read “pair of books,” it was like he’d actually given her socks.
Obviously, she takes one book to bop her husband, the other to bop her best friend and be rid of them both. Leave the cheaters, take the bracelet. Good story, Jo!
Great story x
Her hurt and disappointment shone through here. Great story
She should go to her best friend and gush over the bracelet, saying how wonderful it was and she certainly deserved it for all she’s done. Then, lock her husband out of the house!
Ugh! I had this happen to me in real life and you did a great job with the accuracy of this scenario. Men (and sometimes women)… amiright??
Excellent twist! I love this.
Ouch. I felt that one.
ugh – he knew her so well…. felt her despair. Great story