"Oh Jeff...I love you too...but," her voice trailing off to silence. How many times had she tried to tell him she has needs too, but he can never rise above his own.
When she rehearsed it earlier, the words came so easily to mind. But not when she needed them, while he blustered and barked. Not when his fragile ego exposed his low self-regard.
"I'm sorry...Jeff, that's not what I meant. It's just that I...."
But he interrupts, her words failing again. She is slow to realize that he never lets her finish a thought.
"Goodbye," she whispers, giving up.
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John Cox
Twisted teller of mind bending tales. I never met a myth I didn't love or a subject that I couldn't twist out of joint. I have a little something for almost everyone here. Cept AI. Aint got none of that.
Comments (17)
I missed the whole Oh Jeff thing! Oh no!
What a glorious yet sad drabble ending to your contributions to the challenge. All ending in misunderstanding. Many thanks for your support. Apologies for the delay commenting. Still catching up.
Well done!!!
Sad story, loved your entry!
What a sad conclusion after some wonderfully built tension. Another excellent take, John!
This is so sad.
Excellent… so sad!
this brought everything crashing down to the horrible reality of miscommunication in relationships! well done, sir! all your entries have been unique as they have been masterful!
Well written!
Loved this one, too. Some hear but never listen.
Chasing after ellipses... per se... Great entry.
This is perfect. Unfinished title, unfinished conversation. Finished relationship. Well done.
bet he hasn't given up...
Goodbye was too polite. She should have told him to go to hell, lol. Loved your story!
It's not easy to talk to some people... very interesting entry
Good decision and good riddance
You're storming these, John! Another great entry.