WRITING OBSTACLE
Swallow. Hidden. Guilt.
Use these exact words (not other forms or tenses of them) to start each paragraph, in a short scene of less than 500 words.
La Dulce Vita
Swallow? No, common thrush. It’s perched above me, watching me in the bushes. Its song draws attention, mocks my effort to remain apart, outside.
Hidden, is more accurate, I suppose. It wasn’t my fault. By the time I realized what I was doing it was too late. I’m sure she’ll see it that way. I mean, really, I have nothing to feel bad about. Stuff like this happens in long-term relationships. It’s not like either of us is perfect. We’ve both made mistakes. But, if that’s true, why does my stomach hurt?
Guilt. That’s why. I’m consumed with it. I have to tell her. I have to let her know what I did. She probably already knows anyway. I just have to man up, take my punishment. I’ll do it now. I’ll let her know. It was me… I ate the rest of the tiramisu.
Dang it that last line 😂😂 10/10. Oh she for sure knows it 😂
Sometimes the stories come from my imagination; This is not one of those times… 😂
I love your interpretation of the prompt. Every other story I’ve read so far has made it so serious, but you have played with my expectations so delightfully!
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated!
