This is a repost from a year ago this week. I had far fewer followers back then — I think this will be new to almost everyone…
A tiny piece from a larger story I’ve been writing… forever…
{At dinner with friends…}
“You love that I have great taste in wine… and food…” Abby shook her head. “And friends, I suppose,” she added with an eye roll, laughing at her friends’ teasing.
“True… we do love that about you,” Joe said. Emma nodded in agreement, raising her glass again.
“She has great taste in men, too,” Carly blurted out. Abby knew her cheeks immediately turned red.
“What?!” Emma perked right up. “Men? What men?”
“Oh, Emma, he was beautiful,” Carly sighed and made dreamy eyes at Abby.
“Wait, what?” Emma grabbed Abby’s arm. “What is she talking about?”
Before Abby could say anything, Carly jumped in. “This morning, Em, this Adonis came into the shop and asked for her.” Carly turned to Abby and saw her rosy cheeks.
“Oh God,” Abby mumbled, covering her face with her hand.
Emma grabbed Abby’s hand and pulled it away from her face. “Spill!” she demanded.
“Yeah, Abby!” Carly giggled, “Who was that gorgeous guy? Tell us!”
Abby took a deep breath but felt her heart pounding at the thought of him anyway. “A friend…” she said shyly.
Carly looked at Emma. “He was not looking at her in a friendly way, Em. Trust me on this!”
“Abigail.” Emma always used Abby’s full name when she was serious. Or trying to be serious. “I knew it! I knew there was a man! He’s the reason, isn’t he?”
“The reason?” Abby asked.
“Carly,” Emma said turning away from Abby. “Yesterday, I walked in on Abby slicing coffee cake in the back and she didn’t even notice me. And she was singing!”
“All right,” Joe had to interrupt. “Now even I’m curious…”
Abby felt all eyes on her. “I told you…” She tried not to have a ridiculously telling smile on her face, but she knew she failed. “He’s a friend…”
“For now,” Carly teased. She turned to Emma. “That’s what Abby told me this morning… for now…”
Emma smiled at Carly. “So Carls, Adonis?”
Carly looked over at Joe. “Joe, block your ears.” She laughed and looked back at Emma. “Em… he is really hot. Like, dreamy hot. If you look up ‘tall-dark-and-handsome,’ there‘s probably a picture of him.”
“Oh my God.” Abby blushed again and ran her fingers through her hair. She agreed with every word Carly said, but she still wasn’t sure she was ready to share anything more.
“So Abby…” Emma nudged her, “when is he coming back to the bakery?”
“I’m not sure,” Abby mumbled.
“Okay, ladies,” Joe came to Abby’s rescue. “I think we’ve embarrassed Abby enough. Look at her! She’s as red as that strawberry margarita you’re drinking.”
Abby smiled at Joe. “You’re my hero right now,” she said, endlessly grateful for his words.
“That doesn’t mean I don’t want to check this guy out,” Joe said. “I have to make sure he’s good enough for you.”
He’s perfect for me, Abby thought. But she said nothing.
“Well, he’s definitely hot enough,” Carly offered. “And Em, don’t worry, he’ll show up at the shop again. He was not there for coffee. I saw the way he looked at Abby. A man does not undress a friend with his eyes when he looks at her. He’ll be back.”
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New … but very welcome x
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Happy you enjoyed it… 🙂 x
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Oh
I did!
And will do again …
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Will he be back?!? As in…Do we get more? I want more. 😀
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There is a LOT more… but it’s not… I don’t know… ready? It’s from a story that’s very special to me (not even completely sure why)… and it’s been ongoing for years… Maybe I’ll revisit pieces of it here…. 🙂
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Oh, that you’re writing off blog? Well I like it! I’d love some more excerpts. 😊
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Yes… I’ve been writing it on and off for at least 5 years…! In think I may have posted 1 or 2 other pieces from it… I’ll have to check!
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hahaha, ‘undress a friend with his eyes’ – I like it! 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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And that’s not going to be decaf is it? Full roast espresso!
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What is… “decaf”? 😀 Ha
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Ooh, I like it. Please keep posting. I don’t think I’d found your blog yet back then so it’s all new to me! xo
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This was Meg’s genius idea… posting some of the older stuff again. She saved me from creating new stress for myself. I’m glad you like it! Thank you… ♥
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Good idea with the older stuff!
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Yes!
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That was just a teaser!!!!
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Is that bad? 😀 It is part of something much (much much) bigger… but that’s likely to never be finished…!
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No! Yes! Lol. No, I mean it was very good and I want to know more. So yes! Because I want to know more! Lol. Well done.
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Aww, you’re funny… and I understand… we shall see if I take this further… And thank you!
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You’re welcome!💜
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Oh wow! Please share more!
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Thanks ♥ I’ve got to figure this one out… It’s, like, my pet story. Hard to let go!
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I understand. My fiction series is like that for me. The whole universe. I know it needs to end at some point, but I don’t know when I’ll be ready to let it go.
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I seem to have that problem often! I cried when I ended secret admirer…!
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I have a feeling that will happen when u finally end mine.
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It’s why I have so much trouble ending things!
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Sigh, I understand.
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I end**
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Oh tall, dark and handsome where are you?!? This is great! I don’t remember this one either. Oh do give us more!!! 😍
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Aww, thanks! Yes… I think this was even before we met. I’m not sure what to do about more… This comes from that story that’s “my baby”… I’ve got to give it some thought……
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The one that is novel length? You should think about revisiting it… Edit and maybe publish. For real!
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It is huge… and has no end. Started a post about that today, actually. Then my day turned to total shit and now I can barely breathe, let alone write…
And thank you so much for thinking I could publish. I’m not sure I believe you… but you’re such a fabulously supportive friend… ♥
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I remember you saying that… then it becomes a series!
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Except that where it should have ended… well, after that, there’s more story but not more major plot, you know? I think it’s just me wanting to keep my characters going forever…
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Ok, well then you ‘end’ the story but leave a little thread hanging and think of some new thing that could happen. An external force acting on your characters, an unexpected tragedy, accident or a crime! OH!!!
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I think this would be exactly what I need to do… if I could come up with a second actual story. Hell, the first one may not even be enough… but it’s enough for me.
You and your criminal activity! I need to spend some time thinking about this. But my head is having some trouble staying on track right now…
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Aw, well there’s no hurry… But maybe taking a good look at it will be a nice distraction for you!
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Thus is great Sandra.
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Thank you ♥
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