I don’t care that he’s walked past our table twice and hasn’t so much as glanced my way.
When he returns from the restroom, I drop my napkin onto the floor directly in his path. He steps over it without hesitation.
I feel invisible, questioning reality as I did at his doorstep.
“Don’t be so obvious,” Mel says. “It was a one-night stand. He’s found someone else, you should too.”
“I don’t need a man.”
“Right, so this awkward, putting-yourself-in-his-way routine isn’t because you’re desperate for attention.”
Now I wish I was drunk. I can’t stomach Mel’s voice another second.
—Nortina
The A to Z Challenge is back, and this year, I’m giving you 26 drabbles (100-word stories) using some of my favorite unused or underused tags.
Today’s tag is “I don’t need a man,” from a previous Lyrical Fiction Friday prompt that I haven’t written a story for until now. 😉
Stay tuned for “J” tomorrow!
I like this! I think she should dump Mel and listen to herself! I also think I need to write a blog post called I don’t need a man! I could have fun with that!
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Wow, I just found your blog on the A to Z Challenge. You drew me in instantly. I had to immediately go and read the other ones and catch up. Will definitely come back to see what’s going to happen next. Great series!
https://katseaholm.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/j-is-for-journey/
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Oh wow. This reminds me somewhat of a Harlequin Romance where the woman has a one night stand with a guy and they cross paths again. I see this as a longer story too, but great writing, Nortina!
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