Anthony
How long had it been since he’d touched her in any meaningful way other than a quick peck on her lips?
Years?
Last night he’d watched his wife strip off her clothes and reach for a silky pajama top. He’d wondered, just for a moment, who she was wearing it for. Lately he’d noticed her smile was bright again, like the fog that had settled over her beautiful face the day Zach was born had suddenly lifted.
“Honey?”
“Hmm?” Katie answered, unable to keep the surprise in her voice masked.
“Everything ok?”
“Yeah” The smile spreading again, “Everything’s perfect.”
Mel from According to Mags (A new friend of mine) picked the song for the link up at Lance’s this week.
**You haven’t heard much from Katie’s husband, thought this might be a good time to see what’s going on with him **
This is an installment in my ongoing fiction piece for the year: Gathering Buttercups
It’s good to see Anthony’s perspective. To see what he’s thinking and going through.
yes, it’s time we find out why Katie is in a position to let the door open for Lance. Thank you for coming over to read it, it made my day.
ooh–what an awesome job drawing me in, Kir!
Natalie, I am so glad that when you had a few minutes, you read my blog. THANK YOU so much. I miss you my friend.
(and I’m happy you liked it)
xo
Oh Anthony…I like seeing things from his perspective. Maybe.
What if I end up liking him, and his poor heart gets broken? (I am too sensitive.)
well, I don’t know Angie, Anthony is ignoring his wife and this is why she can allow Lance in. I don’t know if you’re going to like him. You still don’t know why Lance’s wife is leaving him so I don’t know where your loyalty is going to land.
but I do like that you are enjoying the story.
xo
WOW…hi this is my first time here…I am hooked!! I love the way your writing grabbed me and held me spellbound, holding me breath at points and on the edge of my seat wanting more
HOOKED??? wow, that’s quite a compliment. I am actually sitting here with tears in my eyes wondering if you’re lying.
I am so glad you liked this. TRULY, it means so much to me to have you come here and just read my stuff. Anything beyond that is just the icing.
First off, adore OK GO.
It was sort of fun reading them backwards!
Second, as i am fairly new to your blog I, of course, had to go read all of the other installments.
well I didn’t pick the song, but listening to it, I did kinda dig it.
you read them all??? THANK YOU, wow…you have me all teary. I am just so thrilled you liked it enough to do that. THANK YOU so much for coming over.
I feel sorry for Anthony.
There is always two sides to a story. Seeing Anthony’s perspective is very intriguing.
This has me completely intrigued. I need to go catch up on some reading. I’m of course thinking the worst of why her smile is bright again.
Great job, as usual!
HI Mel…thanks for coming over. I love when you visit, I always say that you “very good writers” let me hang out with you it makes me feel like I got invited to the popular table. So thank you for that.
Perhaps he is waking up? This ought to be an interesting four-square game
I don’t think so, and that’s the problem. He likes that she is happy again and “back” but it doesn’t make him want to touch her. Women need that, don’t they???
thank you for coming over to read, that means a lot to me.
Oooh. I love having the betrayed husband’s voice in here.
HI!!! I LOVE when you come by, I really do.
hope it didn’t disappoint, I’m just glad you liked it. TRULY.
I like this even as a stand alone piece. But now that I know it’s a series, I’ll be coming back for more!
OH thank you. Thank you for even just coming over to read it, that means a great deal to me. So nice to have you here.
Love this story and giving us some of Katy’s hubs is welcomed. You’ve captured his awareness of the change so good.
I love the unspoken and implied here as much as the dialogue. Glad to hear his voice, but Anthony has ignored her and the price he pays is her wandering eye.
Anthony is at the beginning of a fight for his wife for sure, I’m not sure he’s going to win.
I like the continuing progression in 100 Words…thinking I might have to follow suite! Fantastic writing
HI and thank you so much for making my day, but reading this and then commenting and then tweeting it. I am just glad you came over to read it and didn’t just leave. I can’t wait to read your stories.
Oh dear. Poor Anthony. That’s what you happen when you stop paying attention.
That Anthony’s aware enough of her to see this: “the fog that had settled over her beautiful face the day Zach was born” gives me hope for them. Now to reach for her at the right moment.
that really is the conflict in this, will Anthony tell me that he wants her? Or is she so far gone with Lance that she won’t see the effort, I’m listening to them….I promise.