Carmine Pirelli always got what he wanted and he wanted Desiree.
He watched her as she greeted the steady flow of people as they descended upon the room where everything was set up for them to watch the presentation. It was the annual TV Fall launch and everyone who was anyone in the business was there. The red dress flattered her figure and flawless ebony skin.
He knew the attraction was mutual but she was married. Well, he’d taken care of her husband. Blackmail was a nasty business but it gave him what he wanted. Desiree belonged to him now.
100 Words
This was written for the Friday Fictioneers challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields For more details, visit Here. To read other stories based on this week’s prompt, visit Here.
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Great 100 word story. Bravo.
Carmine is a ______ (you can fill in the blank).
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Thanks 🙂 Ha ha. Lets hope Desiree finds out what he is before she gets involved with him.
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Exactly
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leaves many avenues to consider!
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Yes, it does.
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awesome!
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She might foolishly think Carmine is showing her how much he “loves” her when all he wants is to possess her.
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I agree with you, Dale. The title of the story says it all. He saw her, wanted her and played dirty to get her.
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If Desiree ever discovers the truth, he will soon lose it all.
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Yes, he will.
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Oh! the attraction of forbidden fruit. Desire to have what is not yours in the first place!
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Oh dear! So much packed in here. A mini psychological crime story.
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It’s amazing what you can pack into a 100 words, isn’t it 🙂
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Definitely is! 🙂
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Interesting take. He does treat her like an object to be possessed. She might not be willing to be one.
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Yes, he sees as a possession and no one, I know likes to be seen as such.
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Dear Adele,
This doesn’t bode well. Carmine’s sin will come back to bite him, I think. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
No, it does and I think you’re right. Carmine’s sin will come back to him. Thanks 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Oy. Sounds like a theme for a new TV program.
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Sounds like Carmine might be due for a taste of his own medicine. Hope Desiree has the right prescription. Great take on the prompt.
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I think you’re right, Jo :). Yes, here’s hoping that Desiree will be wise to him. Thank you.
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I wonder what Desiree’s husband did.
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I myself don’t even know—I hadn’t thought of what it was.
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