“Loretta, where’s Jim?”
“Up at the cabin.”
“How come you didn’t go with him?”
“I didn’t feel like going.”
“You mean he didn’t ask you to go.”
“I never liked going up there, anyway. It’s too remote. I never felt safe. And there’s not much to do except go for walks or paddle in the river. I’d much rather stay here in the comfort of our home.”
“Hmm.”
“I wonder what he’s doing right now.”
Jim stared at the eagle. “I wonder what my wife is doing now. Probably telling her sister, Joan about how much she dislikes coming here.”
100 Words
This post is for the Friday’s Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. You can find this week’s prompt here. To read other stories or to participate, click here.
Notes to Women 
Lol when couples know each other well.
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Yes, it’s hilarious when they do 🙂
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Funny how well they know each other!
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Yes, it is 🙂
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Nothing wrong with a little vacay from each other now and then 🙂
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True 🙂
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Embracing their differences! They sound pretty contented to me.
Here’s mine!
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Yes, they are and you’re right. They sound content to be doing what they love.
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Dear Adele,
This couple knows each other well, don’t they? My husband and I take separated vacations every summer. It works out well for the both of us. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, they do. That’s great that separate vacations work out well for your husband and you. Thanks 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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Called a perfect marriage 🙂 Where both can anticipate what the other is thinking
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You’re right 🙂
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Sometimes it’s good to do things separately. Other times it’s better to make the effort and tag along. This couple sound as though they’ve got the balance that suits them both.
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It’s always good to have that balance.
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I think it’s fine as long as they’re not bitter about it and have things they both enjoy together.
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I agree with you, GH.
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Adele,
I think this relationship could use a little more communication. You can sense their loneliness for the other.
pax,
dora
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Hi Dora,
It’s interesting that one commentator thought that they were a perfect couple and others thought that sometimes separate vacations are beneficial. It is possible that he would have liked her to be there at the cottage with him and she would have preferred to have him home with her. Maybe they will talk about it when he returns home.
Peace,
Adele
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