Welcome back! It's picture prompt day on Tuesday Tales. And we are limited to 300 words. Here's another installment of my WIP
The Scent of Love
Jory eased herself into a seat at the big table in the library.
Since her sister had turned over letter writing duties to her, she had come
here to do it in privacy. With reporters coming in and out and the publisher
breathing down her neck, Jory couldn’t express herself honestly.
Bryce had crept into her life letter by letter, almost
unnoticed. He started as another burden, a responsibility she took over from
her sister. Before long, polite chatter had become more personal. Bryce hinted
at his life dreams as did Jory. They danced around the things that mattered
most to them. Jory took a deep breath, deciding to be the first to confess.
She wrote:
I never
wanted to stay in this dusty little town. After college, I wanted
to go to Paris and
write like, Hemingway and Fitzgerald. And maybe drink too much and have affairs
with gorgeously, devastating rakes. But
my parents died in a car crash and I had to take care of my little sister. Now
I can’t leave. But someday I’m going to do something more. What’s your dream?
Do you want to stay in the military and become a general?
“This is where you’re
hiding out,” a male voice said. Jory looked up into the frowning face of George
Barton.
“What do you want?” She squinted.
“Writin’ a letter?”
“None of your business.”
"You’re my girlfriend. That makes it my business.”
“Don’t pretend to be tough, George. This isn’t about you.”
Jory looked down.
“I didn’t mean to make you mad. It’s Wednesday. Burger
and beer night.” He looked at his feet. Jory sighed. She folded the paper and
put it in her purse. “Let’s go.” He fell into step with her as they headed to
the parking lot.
12 comments:
Sounds like George is being a lot possessive which isn't good.
Great scene
Not a dialogue I'd imagine between partners. Can't wait to find out more
What a great scene!
Wonderful - It makes you feel for her having to give up her dreams.
Hmmm...sounds like George is a bit of a possessive brute. I wonder where this is going to go...I can't wait to see her and Bryce together...but I have a feeling you're going to torture us for a while.
sounds like George is worried that Jory has designs on someone else. maybe she isn't happy she is having these inclinations? great TT
Why do I feel that he's going to go through her bag at the first chance to see who she's writing to? Another great scene.
I see george getting kicked to the curb in the future
I hope she dumps George, I like how you used the letter to give us more insight into her thoughts.
Great scene to use for this prompt, showing us more about the characters. I don't like the brute already.
all right then, George is a brute, I agree with writerszenblog on that. Time to kick him to the curb!!
George takes her for granted. I don't like him. Great job creating someone the reader would dislike. :)
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