Everyone tells me that I ought to let go of my antipathy for my ex-husband’s new wife but I just can’t. She’s everything I’m not—young, beautiful, glamorous and slim.
30 Words
This was written for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
It was an elaborate dinner for just the two of us, something I hadn’t expected at all. When I showed up at the mansion, I expected to find other guests but I was the only one. I was escorted by a butler who walked with his back straight as a rod to the dining-room.
She was sitting at the head of the table but rose gracefully when I entered. The red shimmering dress with the V-neck flattered her figure and the high slit at the side revealed a pale, shapely thigh. Her auburn hair tumbled about her shoulders. Her red lips parted to reveal even white teeth as she reached up and kissed me on the corner of my mouth.
“Her gaze traveled slowly over me. “You look amazing in that tux,” she remarked, admiration flickering in her eyes.
“Thank you. And you look ravishing.”
Color suffused her cheeks. “Thank you. I hope you don’t mind that it’s just the two of us,” she said when she drew back to look up at me.
“Weren’t the others able to come?”
She studied me for a moment, her green eyes twinkling before she sashayed back over to her seat. “They were never invited.”
My eyebrows arched. Amused, I waited until she sat down before I did in the chair on her left. “I’m flattered,” I said. “If you wanted to have dinner with me, all you had to do was ask.”
“Would you have accepted if I had?”
“I might have.”
“You don’t sound sure. Am I not your type?”
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“Well, is she your type?” Jayla interrupted.
He shook his head. “No.”
“Did you stay and have dinner with her?”
“Yes, I did.”
“Why?”
“She went to all of that trouble. I couldn’t just leave.”
“She got you over there on false pretenses. You weren’t obligated to stay. Once you realized that she had tricked you, you should have left.”
“She didn’t trick me.”
“Well, she deceived you, then. You should have left.”
“Maybe I should have.”
“If she had asked you to have dinner with her, would you have accepted?”
“Maybe. I don’t know.”
“And did you answer her question?”
“Which one?”
“The one about her not being your type.”
“No, I changed the subject. I told her that I was working on a new novel. She asked me all sorts of questions about it.”
“And what happened after you finished having dinner?”
“We went into the drawing-room where we listened to music while having after dinner drinks.”
“And is that all you did–have drinks and listen to music?”
His lips twitched and he said, “You know from this angle that picture looks a bit crooked.” Putting his glasses down on the counter, he got up and went over to adjust the frame. When he turned to face her, she was glaring at him. “Jayla, nothing happened between Vanessa and me. After the drink, I thanked her for a lovely evening and then left.” He returned to the stool and sat down.
“You said she looked ravishing.”
“She did.”
“Are you going to see her again?”
He shook his head. “No. Before we parted company, I made it very clear, in a tactful way, of course, that I wasn’t romantically interested in her.”
“And how did she react?”
“She was disappointed but there were no hard feelings. We parted on good terms.”
Jayla got up from the sofa and walked slowly over to him. “You said she kissed you.”
“Yes, she did. Right here.” He pointed to the right corner of his mouth.
“Did-did you feel anything?”
“No.”
She hesitated for a moment and then, leaning over, she kissed him at the corner of his mouth. When she drew back, their eyes met. “What about now?” she asked, breathlessly. “Did you feel anything?”
His eyes were smoldering. “Yes,” he muttered. “I felt something.” And then she was on his lap and he was kissing her.
Jayla wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him back, her head spinning as all sorts of sensations swept through her body. She had always fantasized about kissing him but this was beyond her wildest imagination.
Several minutes later, he drew back to gaze at her, his breathing labored and his face flushed. “I’ve wanted to do that for a long, long time,” he panted.
She smiled. “Why didn’t you?” she managed to say in between breaths. Her chest was heaving and her heart was beating so fast.
“I wasn’t sure how you felt about until today when I saw that you were jealous of Vanessa.”
“You’re right I was very jealous. I thought you were attracted to her because of the way you described her.”
“She is a very beautiful woman but I don’t want her. I want you. I have always wanted you. I think it’s time I showed you just how much.”
She slid off his lap and swallowed hard when she saw the expression on his face before he picked her up and took her to his room.
“You’re my type,” he said hours later when they were having dinner.
She smiled. “And you’re mine.”
This was written for the Ragtag Daily Prompts for Thursday’s word, Elaborate and today’s word, Angle. If you’re interested in participating, click HERE for more information.
“What do you see in her, man?” Brad asked his friend, Sebastian “Granted, she had a great body but her face…
Sebastian glanced at him. “What’s wrong with her face?”
Brad stared at him. “Are you kidding me? I’m sorry, man, but she’s ugly.”
Color suffused Sebastian’s cheeks and his eyes darkened in anger. “That’s a terrible thing to say, Brad,” he retorted.
“Well, it’s the truth. And I’m not the only one who thinks you’ve lost your mind. There are so many hot girls on campus you could go out with and you settle for an unattractive one.”
“It’s obvious that your idea of beauty is different from mine.”
“Beauty? You would use the word beauty to describe her? Seriously, you need your eyes checked.”
“She has a name and yes, I think she’s beautiful. Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”
“Well, you’re the only one who can see hers.”
“She has lovely dark smooth and flawless skin. Her eyes are an unusual shade of brown and they sparkle when she talks about the things she likes. She’s smart, thoughtful and unpretentious. You’re right, everywhere I turn, I see the faces of beautiful girls but hers is the one I look for.”
Brad studied him. “You’re really hung up on her, aren’t you?”
“Yes.”
“Well, why don’t you ask her out then?”
“I plan to.”
“Well, here’s your chance,” he said as he looked past his shoulder.
Sebastian turned and his heart skipped a beat when he saw her.
Brad smiled and patted him on the shoulder. “Good luck, Man. I mean that.”
Sebastian nodded. “Thanks.”
Brad walked away.
Sebastian leaned against the wall and watched nervously as Dominique approached him. She looked great in the red top and the denim skirt which reached just above her knees. His eyes lingered on her bare calves before returning to her face. He didn’t care what anyone said, to him, she was stunning and she had the most incredible smile.
“Hi,” she said when she reached him. She stood looking up at him, her head cocked to one side. “You look very nice.”
He blushed. “Thank you. So do you.”
She smiled. “Thank you. So, how have you been?”
“Busy helping my sister to move. She moved out of our parents’ house last week Wednesday.”
“It must be nice having your own place. After I graduate this year and get a job, I’m moving out.”
“Don’t you like living with your parents?” 
“They’re great but I like the idea of being on my own. You live on your own, don’t you?”
“Yes, but I have financial assistance from my employer as well as a family allowance which helps with my expenses and tuition.”
“Is it hard working and attending university at the same time?”
“It is but I manage.”
“Do you have time to socialize?”
“Yes.”
“What about a girlfriend?”
“I don’t have one,” he replied quietly, his expression guarded as he met her steady gaze. His heart was pounding. “What about you? Do you have a boyfriend?” He held his breath as he waited for her to answer.
She shook her head. “No.
He exhaled in relief. “Dominique, there is something I’ve been meaning to ask you.”
“Yes?”
“Will you go out with me?”
For a moment she didn’t answer. It was as if she was trying to make sense of what just transpired. Finally, she said, “I never thought you would ask me out.”
“Why not?” he asked.
“Well, I’m not like the other girls on campus whom I’ve seen you and your friends hanging out with. They’re pretty and popular.”
“I’m not interested in any of them, Dominique but I’m interested in you. I’ve wanted to ask you out for a long time but today I finally had the courage to do so. You haven’t told me if you will go out with me.”
“Yes,” she replied, smiling. “I will go out with you. I can’t imagine what the other girls or your friends will say.”
“It doesn’t matter what they think. All that matters is how you and I feel about each other. I like you, Dominique.”
“And I like you, Sebastian.”
He reached for her hand. It felt soft and small in his. And he felt the heat flow through his body and settle in the pit of his stomach. His eyes darkened on her upturned face. He wanted to kiss her but decided that it would be nicer to have their first kiss in a more romantic setting. “Come,” he murmured. “I’ll walk you to class.”
She was beautiful, but not like those girls in the magazines. She was beautiful, for the way she thought. She was beautiful, for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful, for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something as temporary as her looks. She was beautiful, deep down to her soul. She is beautiful – F. Scott Fitzgerald, Wisdom Quotes
This was written for the Ragtag Daily Prompt for today’s prompt, Flow. If you’re interested in participating, click HERE for more information.
Source: Wisdom Quotes
Armand and I are spending the afternoon in a beautiful French rural idyll. It’s nice not worrying about running into someone we know. We can hold hands in public, something we can’t do in London because none of our friends or family suspect that we’re involved. We’re forced to hide our love.
Armand and his wife, Etienne are separated. I dated their son, Michel but I broke up with him after I met Armand.
“Happy?” Armand asks me now.
I nod. “Extremely.”
We kiss.
84 Words
This is for the Weekend Writing Prompt by Sammi Cox. For instructions, click Here.
In a haze of smoke, she appeared
unexpectedly, like a thief in the night,
beautiful, exotic and mysterious.
She came towards me as in a dream.
I stood there, helpless, unable to resist.
I wanted to run away but I couldn’t move.
Closer she came, her thick dark hair
flowing about her exquisite face.
I reach out to touch her but she’s gone.
I wake up to an dark and empty room.
I’m alone in bed, drenched in sweat,
my heart pounding, yearning for her–
the woman who has robbed me of my
sleep, my mind and my heart.
This was written for the Ragtag Daily Prompt for today’s prompt, thief. If you’re interested in participating, click HERE for more information.
He watched her as she approached him. Beautiful with the face of an angel. She made his heart sing and his eyes dance. Her hair fell in luxuriant waves over her slender shoulders, cover most of her arms and the top she was wearing. She looked like a mermaid walking on earth. He stood there, arms folded, just watching her. A broad smile broke on his face when she stopped, folded her arms and watched him.
It was his cue to go to her. He quickly closed the distance between them. It was when he was standing in front of her, that he noticed the makeup. It was the first time since he knew her that she wore it. Bright red lipstick, blush and eyeliner. His expression became very serious. “What have you done to your face?” he asked quietly.
“I wanted to look beautiful for you,” she replied.
“You don’t need makeup for that,” he told her. “Here, let me take it off.” He took out his handkerchief and gently rubbed off the blush and the lipstick. “Much better.”
“I’m sorry,” she said. “My girlfriends told me that makeup enhances women’s looks, making them appear more attractive in the eyes of others.”
He stuffed his kerchief in the back pocket of his jeans and held her face between his hands. “It was your fresh, scrubbed clean face that I fell in love with,” he told her. “You don’t makeup to bring out those amazing eyes of yours or the natural glow of your cheeks or the shape of your mouth.”
She smiled up at him. He always said the most romantic things to her. Right now her heart was fluttering and she was more in love with him than ever. “No makeup then,” she said.
He smiled. “No makeup.” He lowered his head and kissed her. Her lips tasted sweet and he drank them like they were nectar. These are the lips that I want to kiss for the rest of my life.
She was leaning against the building, a vision of beauty. Flaming curly red hair framed a beautiful face. She was obviously waiting for someone–a friend or a boyfriend? He hoped that it wasn’t the latter.
As he stood there, trying to figure out whether or not he should approach her, she moved away from the wall and started walking towards him. His heart began to pound and although on the surface he appeared calm, he was nervous. Was she coming over to tell him that she didn’t appreciate him staring at her? How embarrassing would that be? Well, there was a first time for everything.
Just as she got close, she smiled and he felt relief wash over him. As far as he knew a woman didn’t smile at you before she put you in your place. He waited with bated breath to see what would happen next. For the moment, he smiled back.
“David Corbyn?” she said.
He was surprised now. She knew his name. “Yes?”
“Don’t you recognize me?” she asked. “I guess you wouldn’t because the last time we saw each other I was a scraggly kid in pigtails and glasses.”
He stared at her and then exclaimed, “Lexi Davies?”
She laughed, making his heart skip a beat. “Yes!”
“Wow! You’ve changed.” He couldn’t believe that this was the same little girl who used to hang about him. She was his best friend, Erick’s little sister. “Little Lexie is all grown up now.”
“You haven’t changed much,” she remarked. “You’re as handsome as ever. I had a big crush on you, you know.”
He felt his face go hot. “I didn’t know that,” he confessed. “I thought you just liked being around me because I was always bringing treats and lending you books. You used to read a lot.”
“I still do. As a matter of fact, I work at Daunt Books.”
“So, how are your Mom and Dad?”
“They are doing well. They recently retired and are planning to go on a Mediterranean cruise next month.”
“What about Erick? The last time I heard from him, he was in Jerusalem.”
“He’s busy juggling a family and his job as a photojournalist. He couldn’t be happier.”
“Are you waiting for someone?”
“Well, I was waiting for my friend, Veronica. We were supposed to go the The Jazz Café to see Atlantic Soul Orchestra. I thought she’d be here by now.”
“I thought you were waiting either for a friend or a boyfriend. I was hoping that it wasn’t the latter.”
She smiled. “I don’t have a boyfriend.”
“I’m relieved to hear that.”
She started to say something when, her cell rang. “Maybe this is Veronica.” She answered the call. It was her friend and from what he overheard, it sounded like she wasn’t going to make it. “Something’s come up so she isn’t coming,” Lexi explained a couple of minutes later. “Say, do you have any plans?”
He shook his head, thankful that he didn’t and even if he did, he would have cancelled them in a heartbeat.
“Would you like to go to the concert with me?” she asked, sounding hopeful. “I know it’s short notice–
“I can’t think of a more enjoyable way to spend my evening,” he said, his expression serious now.
She blushed. “Me too,” she said, sounding a little breathless. “We’d better go now before we’re late.” She went over to the wall and grabbed her knapsack from the sidewalk. He joined her and they walked to his car which was parked nearby.
The concert was amazing. It was the best band he had ever seen. Afterwards, Lexi and he walked to a nearby restaurant where they enjoyed a tasty dinner and each other’s company. It was the first of many dates and the beginning of a lifetime together.
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