“Miss.
Chambers?” the deep voice asked.
Maggie’s
eyes rose from the papers on her desk to a twenty-something with dark brown
hair and darker eyes.
“Yes?”
she responded, more forcefully than she meant to. “Are you Mr. Brooks?”
He
smiled, sitting down on one of the desks in front of hers. “That’s me. I came
as soon as you called. Is there a problem?”
“Miss
Chambers?” he asked again when he got no answer.
Maggie
let out a shaky breath and looked up from his full lips. “I’m sorry, usually I
see Ms. Brooks when Tommy acts up.”
“Tommy’s
mom was busy, so she asked me to come instead,” he answered, folding his arms
across his chest, which, unfortunately for Maggie, only helped to define the
muscles there.
“Just
Tommy’s mom…she’s not your wife?” Maggie stammered; her eyes too bright.
“No,
she my wife, too,” he answered, confused by the sudden disappointment on Miss
Chamber’s face.
Wonderful writing. enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Thank you, I enjoyed having you here.
Deletehehe, poor Maggie :)
ReplyDeleteYup, don't want to be Maggie ... but no worry Maggie, I heard there is a saying in dating circle when you encounter such disappointment - "next" ;)
ReplyDeleteNow that is a great saying.
DeleteTemptation indeed...
ReplyDeleteYes, he was rather distracting.
DeleteAh! Sweet disappointment. Another one got away. I enjoyed it. Best regards to you. Ruby.
ReplyDeleteThank you, and to you as well.
DeleteI really like your writing style. Enjoyed this!
ReplyDeleteGreat piece Melanie!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good to have you here.
DeleteAnd people think only guys stare at chests.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm afraid we're as guilty as you guys.
DeleteFor one brief moment..... Poor Ms. Chambers... What a let down.
ReplyDeleteShe was hoping...
DeleteEveryone's wishing everyone was on the market...
ReplyDeleteDisappointed!
ReplyDeleteDarn darn darn.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteOh, there's a sticky wicket. Of course, Mr. Wonderful is taken.
ReplyDeleteHe always is, isn't he?
DeletePoor Ms. Chambers! Congratulations on your new book!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much!
DeleteOh, what could have been!
ReplyDeleteBut then poor Tommy would have his teacher as a stepmother and I don't think he'd be all that crazy about that one.
DeleteOh man.
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteAww, poor girl!
ReplyDeleteSay, what'd Tommy do?
He enjoys eating Miss Chamber's lunch.
DeleteOoopZ....!! That was a disappointment!
ReplyDeleteI felt Maggie's brief flash of... hope?
ReplyDeleteWriter In Transit
When you spend all day with seven year olds, any man looks good.
DeleteSuch disappointment!
ReplyDeleteYes. She was already to their second child in the fantasy going through her mind.
DeleteI hate when that happens!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt is never fun.
DeleteWas a little odd he didn't say she was his wife up front though...
ReplyDeleteAnd did you notice how he flexed his arm muscles? I'd say he was enjoying this a little too much.
DeleteI agree with Alex, seems like he was flirting a bit by saying Tommy's mom instead of my wife. Poor Miss Chambers!
ReplyDeleteMaybe Miss Chambers is better off, if he's going to be that way.
DeleteYou're able to convey so much in a short little space. My mind is buzzing with ideas of what happens next. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you, but unfortunately for Miss Chambers, nothing happens next.
DeleteThat was awkward! Great little piece.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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