M is for Marriage*
The
man shifted his tie, loosening it, before finally pulling it over his head. It
had been a long day, too long. His eyes went to the bathroom door, closed
tight. And it’s not even close to being
over.
The
water from the shower cut off just a second before the door opened. His wife
stood there, naked, but not for him. She went right to the closet, closing the
door behind her, like she didn’t see him, like he wasn’t there.
He
sat on the edge of the bed and waited.
The
woman who came from the closet wasn’t naked anymore, but she still wasn’t for
him. Although that time she acknowledged he was there. She came up to where he
was on the bed and slipped the tie back over his head, tightening it, like a
choker.
“There.
That’s better.”
-Mel
*I’m
happily married. I promise. To prove it, here is my post for M is for Marriage
from A to Z 2013
M
is for marriage
“Did you remember to get the mail?” I hope that credit card statement isn’t in there. That’s the last thing I need to see right now.
“Nothing today, dear.” Wish you’d stop worrying so. We always make do alright.
“And I don’t suppose you remembered to pick up the milk like I asked you to.” Even that’s more expensive than it should be. Why I remember when you could buy a gallon of milk for under a dollar. Now it’s four times that.
“It’s already in the fridge.” Look at those eyes; they haven’t changed a bit in all these years. So beautiful...
“And what are you smiling at?” Foolish old man, but he’s all mine.
“You.” That’s right. I’m yours.
I like that you did this from two angles. That first one is weird and interesting.
ReplyDeleteAwww ... I love the second one - *happy sigh*
ReplyDeleteTasha
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I remember that second one! Much better.
ReplyDeleteWhoa. I feel bad for the guy in this first one. Divorce her! Come on, divorce her! lol I like the second one for its romance. :)
ReplyDeleteMarriage, it can be a little bit of both scenarios.
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A tale of two marriages!
ReplyDeleteWow! Great writing in both, but I like the second one best because I love happy endings. :)
ReplyDeleteTwo sides of one coin. Bitterness to love. great writing.
ReplyDeleteNow you have me wondering what kind of arrangement set up the first story.
ReplyDeleteThe second one....:D
Sophie
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The second one sounds like my house much more than the first. Both are great writing.
ReplyDeletewhy would she let him see her naked, odd.
ReplyDeleteYes, that second one is a lot happier. Neat contrast.
ReplyDeleteOh, I know why she let him see her naked... He's lost her to another and this is what he's lost...
ReplyDeleteNice... and the way she tightens the tie... I agree with Chrys... time to dial 1 877 DIVORCE
That's quite the contrast, Mel. I'm thinking couple #1 is not going to make it to the place couple #2 occupies.
ReplyDeleteSia McKye Over Coffee
Both stories are about surrender. A meaningful contrast.
ReplyDeleteBoth hold an element of truth but I'm an old softie so I like the second one better.
ReplyDeleteYour post perfectly reflects the two-sided coin of marriage.
ReplyDeleteScribbles From Jenn - Visiting from the A to Z Challenge
Change is what the first couple needs, and in the second, time. But both have strong undertones of melancholy....At least that is the emotion I feel the most when I read them. Great writing as always.
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