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Chapter Seven: Vicky, The Lady Staring at Maddie

Posted by Swati on Jun 28, 2010 in Short Stories

I have to talk to her.  I know she is talking about Ben. My Ben!  Oh God. They met here?  Was it one of those times I canceled because I was running late from a client?  Oh God.  Ben, how could you? She sees me coming.  She looks frozen I place, trying to look away.  [...]

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Chapter Six: Maddie, The Lady in the Red Coat

Posted by Swati on Jun 24, 2010 in Short Stories

“So I think I’m going to take my daughter to Michigan for a cheap summer break.  What are you planning?  Your son is nine now right?” “Yes he is – you have such a great memory Holly.  I’m not sure if we will do a vacation with just the two of us or bring my [...]

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Chapter Five: Vicky, The Woman Holding Herself Together Like A Robot

Posted by Swati on Jun 22, 2010 in Short Stories

“Hello Holly.  I’m good; nice to see you too.  How have you been? Anything fun going on for you this summer?” “Oh I’m just going to take my daughter to Michigan and kind of drive until we find a cheap hotel on the beach.  We have fun just kind of hanging out.  What about you [...]

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Chapter Four: Holly, The Waitress

Posted by Swati on Jun 18, 2010 in Short Stories

“Here you go ladies.  Was everything good?” They nodded, smiled back at me, and handed me twenty-dollar bills. Lord, I do not know how that poor woman was listening to Vicky for so long.  So much complaining! Vicky does come in here pretty often though, and she tips well so I guess I don’t mind [...]

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Chapter Three: Sandy, The Woman With the Auburn Locks

Posted by Swati on Jun 13, 2010 in Short Stories

“I mean I’ve told her she really needs to get that weight off; it’s so important…” I nod back at Vicky.  I feel sorry for her.  She’s so obsessed with how she looks and how others look.  I wonder if it comes from the men she picks or is it just her?  I wonder if [...]

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Chapter Two: Maddie, The Lady in the Spiffy Red Raincoat

Posted by Swati on Jun 9, 2010 in Short Stories

“Oh, thank-you.  I think I’ll have a blueberry scone.” That waitress always makes me smile.  She’s like everyone’s grandmother, and just as pushy with food as everybody in my family is.  I wish I was more like her sometimes – she’s so in the moment of what she’s doing. My shoulders hurt.   I can’t [...]

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Thoughts and Conversations in a Diner (A short story)

Posted by Swati on Jun 6, 2010 in Short Stories

Chapter One: Holly, The Waitress My counselor in high school told me I was smart.  He said I got it and I really do.  I can feel what people are thinking.  Sometimes I think people think I’m crazy but I’m telling you, I really can feel things.  That’s how I can tell who needs a [...]

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The Relationship: Chapter Six (a very short story)

Posted by Swati on Mar 26, 2010 in Short Stories

She had come to cherish the loneliness of her business trips.  She sat on the bed, thinking.  Next week they would welcome in the New Year. The same thoughts invaded her mind: commitment and loyalty in direct conflict with the submissive, claustrophobic ecosystem of her marriage.  Marriage was an institution to be honored, respected.  Two-and-a-half [...]

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The Relationship – Chapter Five (a very short story)

Posted by Swati on Mar 23, 2010 in Divorce, Short Stories

“I’ll change. I’m trying…”  He looked at her, tears slowly making their way down his cheeks.  His pleas continued.  At this moment, he was sober. Strange, she thought, how she couldn’t really hear his specific words.  What once would have been irrelevant details to their conversations – the teeny coffee stain on her slacks, the [...]

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The Relationship – Chapter Four (a very short story)

Posted by Swati on Mar 19, 2010 in Short Stories

As she waited, she saw the outline of a woman’s reflection in the large glass store-front behind her bus stop.  The woman emitted tired surrender, with slumped shoulders and little movement. Dreading, but knowing, she turned her head slowly for a direct glance at herself. Her own reflection kept startling her.  When she woke, at [...]

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