The weather was comfortable that evening. A husband and wife were outside on the patio playing Monopoly.
“It’s your role”, he told his wife.
She rolled a four. The first die A one and the second die a three, no doubles and out of nowhere she began to breakdown
“You know how much I love you baby”, She said.
He could see tears rolling down her face.
“I love you too honey”, “what’s wrong?” He asked
“I want you to remember me and the good times we had together”. She said
“I’ve cherished every moment”, “what’s on your mind?” He replied
“Ive got dementia” she told him.
“I’m so sorry.” He said
“You’ve got to promise me something”, she demanded
“What?”, He asked.
“When I start to lose it”, “I want you to put me out of my misery” She said.
“How on Earth could I do that”, “your my angel” He told her.
“If you don’t”, “I will” she responded
“Your breaking my heart”, he said.
“We’ve had a wonderful life”. “I don’t want to live like that”, “you understand”. She finished
She grabbed her Monopoly piece with her left hand and moved it from space to space exposing a scar from a slit she made previously to her wrist. The husband couldn’t look away from it.
“Oh boy”, “waterworks!” She shouted . “That’s my favorite”. Her mood lit up like a kid on Christmas morning.
She bought the property and the husband picked up the dice and started to choke up holding back the tears as his wife grabbed his hand with her right to stop him from rolling.
“What are you doing”, “it’s my turn” she said.
The husband couldn’t turn away from the slits on her other wrist.
“I’m sorry baby”, “go ahead”, “I’ll be right back.” He told her
“Where are you going?”, she asked.
“I’ve got to use the restroom”, he said.
‘I’m getting pretty tired”, she responded.
“As soon as I get back”, “I’ll help you pick up the pieces”, he said.
“No need”, she responded. “I know where they go.”
WATER
WORKS
Very well written!ππ
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Thanks I’m hoping it can help with that trip I’m trying to budgett. Thabk you so much for the compliment.
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A very sad little tale!
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It is q sad one Orville
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You keep me entertained.
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I’m trying buddy
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Great wordplay/double meanings here
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Thank you so much. What’s it like living in Ireland
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It was great! I miss it a lot. I was fortunate enough to visit Scotland this summer and I just had to visit Ireland again before I returned to the states. Even though it had been four years, it felt like home, as cliche as that sounds haha
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You seem like quite the lady
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the mystery was well played. almost a poetic quality to it. thanks
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Glad it was up your ally , keep on trucking player
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Poignant and packed with story even though it’s short. I already love these two. I hope you write more about them. I’m a sucker for happy endings but, until there’s a cure, there are none with dementia. β₯.
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You are so kind
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
GREAT STORY ABOUT WHAT SOME OF US WILL FACE SOME DAY!
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Thank you so much Jonathan for stopping by, it’s been far too long. How are you
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Had some challenges of my own—I often do put some aspect of them into my poetry. ‘Fraid I mostly respond to bloggers who visit me…!
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Pass go collect 200
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Simple but to the point. Would be a great opening scene for a book. π
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That would be incredible. Perhaps one day soon. Have you ever written any novels
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Yes I have. It is hard work, but work I love. Have you?
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I have not yet, but hoping to one day. I’ve got a short called The Writers Block that’s pretty popular. Had someone working on that one with me to possibly get published, but hasn’t happened yet. I’ve got a couple project in mind to one day make a book out of. Would love your take on that piece and would take all the advice I can get on publishing something.
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The best advice given to me was…1. Write the story. The whole story. 2. Get a real editor (they unfortunately cost money, but it’s worth it) 3. Find a formatter. (yes, they cost too, but your book is an investment that will hopefully pay for itself) Once book is formatted, publish on Amazon and start writing the next.
Sounds simple but can take time. My book “Norse Hearts” took 5 years. Also, join author groups on FB or locally in your town. Can never get enough eyes on a story. I would be happy to read your story when it is complete. Always love to read. π
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Check out The Writers Block Robyn. It’s at my blog, it will be Midway towards thru the stories. It’s my bread and butter, just needs to be edited. My grammar and punc need work, very eager to hear your thoughts and if you think it’s publish worthy when cleaned up. Again it’s called The Writers Block, hope to see you there
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