Thanks to Sandra Crook for the photo prompt this week and belated congratulations on her well deserved competition win, a great story. Thanks as always to Rochelle who nevers wavers in support and encouragement.
Genre: Fiction
Word Count:100
New Beginning
‘What will you do Grace, have you decided?’
‘For goodness sake Lewis, she only buried Edward this morning, she has yet to come to terms with being alone.’
Grace smiled. She had been ‘alone’ in the sense that Sarah meant it, for years. The Turner twins, friends since childhood, took sibling rivalry to new heights. They wouldn’t understand what she was about to do; she decided against explanation.
Edward’s death was sudden, unexpected. The twins, like the rest of her circle who expected tears and sadness, were perplexed by Grace’s calm exterior. Meanwhile, her heart, sensing freedom, was soaring.
(For some reason I can’t add the little blue froggy link, to read more stories go to Rochelle’s blog and click on the link there)
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Ooh, this has a creepy vibe. What will she do? Why did she wait til death and not leave sooner? Very intriguing
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She has a plan, nothing sinister.Now she can move on. Thanks so much for reading
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I hope she uses the freedom well
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Thanks Michael, I think she will 😀
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Good one Dee, sometimes opportunity arises where we least expect to find it.
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Yes it does, thanks Sandra
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I hope she has enough time left to enjoy her freedom.
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I hope so too. I think she has
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I’m pleased I’m not part of their circle – I think something nasty could be about to happen.
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The twins are quite nasty, but Grace is free to find her first love
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Well told story – I could sense her relief.
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Thank you Erin
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It’s sad that she had to wait for death to be free, but it is and was her decision, and not that of her busybody circle. Great story.
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Thank you GAH, pleased you liked it 😀
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I’m excited for her future!
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I think she is too. A new direction… Thanks for reading
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It’s sad to think that losing your spouse would bring relief and a shot at happiness, but it’s true in some cases. I hope she finds the joy she’s looking for.
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Usually we only get glimpses into people’s lives, seeing what they want to reveal; complex relationships are often covered up, as this one was. I think she finds what she needs. Thanks for reading Russ
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The secrets we carry, sometimes for years. Very good story – it makes me want to know more about Grace.
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Theirs was a very complex relationship and now she has the chance to find the life she lost. I am in the process of writing about Grace, it is taking a long time but I am hopeful the book will be finished.
Thank you for reading Margaret.
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Dear Dee,
I liked the sense of freedom and relief at the end. It tells a whole different story layered between the lines. He might have just been a controlling husband. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle
It wasn’t the life she wanted but she stayed, for various reasons. I like investigating complex relationships, the book is coming along at a snail’s pace but I will keep at it. Thank you as always for your support.
Take care
Dee
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Oh… I love this! Hurray for freedom! Great write, Dee!
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Thank you Lori, pleased you liked it.
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My pleasure, Dee 🙂
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