Christine Klatt

She Blooms

“How about a movie?” I ask scrolling through the options already knowing that I’ll end up watching by myself. My thumb hits the button harder each time it might break the remote any moment. “Can’t doll, big meeting in the morning.” The peck on the cheek is the last I see of Ethan before he turns over, flicks off the bedside light and “Today’s Success” Podcast begins.