She saw the sheet of music with written lyrics on it. Curious, she sat down at the keyboard and began to play. As she began to sing, tears sprang to her eyes. What a beautiful, heartfelt song. The words were those of a man deeply in love. Her own heart swelled with reciprocal love for him and when she heard his key turn in the lock, she flew into the hallway. “It’s beautiful,” she exclaimed, hugging him.
“What is?” He asked when they parted.
“The song you wrote for me.”
He sighed. “I didn’t write it for you.”
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This was written in response to the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. For more details, see Here). To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit Here.
Notes to Women 
I’m thinking he should have lied.
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Others in his shoes would have lied to get themselves out of a very awkward situation but he’s probably not good at lying. Or maybe, he wants out of the relationship and this is it.
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Well, it certainly ended on a sour note (pun intended).
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ha ha. Good one.
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Oh no, What a disaster for her!
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Yes, what a shock it was for her.
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Smack the shit out of him
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The best thing for her to do is to move on. This guy is in love with someone else.
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Oh dear… Jumping to conclusions and assuming things.
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I guess she assumed that he felt the same way about her. What a shock to learn that he didn’t.
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Not to mention, embarrassing.
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Yes, it’s one of those moments when you wish the floor would open up and swallow you.
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Haha!
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Well, he’s straight to the point, isn’t he?
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Yes, he did 🙂
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Oof! That’s a sock in the gut!
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Yes, it is .
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Oh no! Loved the pathway this story took, from love and hope to bitter betrayal.
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Thank you, Joy 🙂
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What a schmuck.
And, if he is in love with another, he should be honest. Oh my, poor woman…
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Poor woman indeed. I wonder when he would have gotten around to telling her that he was in love with someone else if she hadn’t discovered the song.
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Who knows…. maybe never…
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oh-uh, somebody is sleeping on the couch tonight. 🙂
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Sounds like he’s written his swan song! Excellent
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Yes, he has. Thanks, Keith 🙂
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OMG it wouldn’t have hurt him to have lied. For his own peace as much as hers. Well done, great ending.
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I guess he’s ready for a divorce. I feel for her.
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I know. Poor girl.
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Oh no! What a twist. Very nicely done.
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Thanks, Ellie 🙂
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Awwe, poor girl.
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Aw, my heart broke for her. I know he couldn’t lead her on but maybe he could have been more gentle about it all.
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You’re right, Lisa. He could have handled it differently.
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Oh, I felt her heart soar and then plummet. What a brutal way to learn of his love for someone else. Nicely written!
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Thanks, Brenda 🙂
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Ain’t that a kick in the head. If I were him I wouldn’t take a bath or eat or drink anything else in that house. Check into the nearest motel now,
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Yes, perhaps, it would be best if he were to move out.
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