Photo Credit: Copyright Ted Strutz
He lifted his hand to his brow as if it might somehow block her words.
“I want a divorce. I’m moving the kids to the coast this weekend so we’re settled before school starts. Please stay away from the house until we’re gone.”
She picked the most public place to tell him. But he couldn’t blame her. He was running out of promises and apologies. “I’m sorry” was not enough to bridge the breach of trust from his last outburst, and he knew it.
He also finally admitted that he needed help. One day he would thank her for leaving.
~ kat ~ 7 October 2015
(100 Words)
A 100 Word Story for Friday Fictioneers October 9, 2015 Photo Prompt. Click HERE to read more stories.
like mercury colliding... 
October 7th, 2015 at 1:49 pm
There is just something sad about a marriage ending. Excellent story.
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October 7th, 2015 at 1:52 pm
Yep…my eyes were drawn to the couple in front of the ride when I looked at this week’s photo prompt. It was there story I wanted to tell. 😊
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October 7th, 2015 at 2:06 pm
I didn’t notice the couple. Now I have to go look. LOL!! :D:D
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October 7th, 2015 at 2:24 pm
You certain did. Powerful! Didn’t notice the couple at first until a saw the bigger picture. Well-written.
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October 7th, 2015 at 3:09 pm
I think picking a public place was the best thing.. and I hope he follow through on getting help.. stalking is alas a more common reaction.
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October 7th, 2015 at 5:01 pm
nice love the picture! very public place
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October 7th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
The picture is the photo prompt Lynn. It is a good one. 😊
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October 7th, 2015 at 5:39 pm
oh ok I like it!! These prompts are very interesting !
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October 7th, 2015 at 6:26 pm
Yes they are. And they keep me writing! 😊
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October 7th, 2015 at 6:29 pm
🙂
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October 8th, 2015 at 2:51 am
Good piece of observation; original take on the prompt.
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October 8th, 2015 at 3:04 am
Thanks! 😊
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October 8th, 2015 at 5:20 am
Your piece hangs together so well.
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October 8th, 2015 at 6:26 am
Thank you! 🙂
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October 8th, 2015 at 5:51 pm
Great take. And hopeful. Realizing that he needs help is a good sign. It’s the ones who always claim they aren’t the problem who are the problem.
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October 8th, 2015 at 7:40 pm
Yep. Sad but true.
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October 8th, 2015 at 11:42 pm
How ironic that she picked a happy place to deliver bad news. Let’s hope he took counselling. Well-narrated!
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October 9th, 2015 at 7:36 am
Thank you! Yes hopefully this is his turning point!
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October 10th, 2015 at 1:34 am
A safe place to make a devastating announcement of the end of a marriage. Many women need a safe place. Nicely written …!!!
Isadora 😎
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October 10th, 2015 at 5:22 am
Thank you Isadora, this is a sad but true reality.
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October 10th, 2015 at 1:10 pm
Well done… let’s hope he does turn his life around after such a huge blow…
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October 10th, 2015 at 1:18 pm
Yes! That is my hope. 🙂
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October 13th, 2015 at 7:20 am
Dear Kat,
Nice take on the prompt. Hope he gets help.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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October 13th, 2015 at 7:22 am
Thanks Rochelle! That was my hope in the writing of this story.
Peace,
Kat
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