The bar door swung open and she automatically turned around.
She paled under the heavy make up and instantly turned her back to him.
What was he doing here? When had he gotten out of jail? And of all the places why come here? Had he come looking for her? Hadn’t she hidden her tracks well enough?
She slipped on her over large dark glasses and fluffed her blonde wig. She wondered if she could slip out before he…
“Hello Gorgeous.” He loomed behind her.
She froze.
“Let me buy you a drink.” His voice was low, seductive.
He hadn’t recognized her!
“No thanks,” she mumbled.
“Just one drink Baby,” He leered at her
Shuddering she jerked her arm away.
He caught hold of her arm. “Don’t act so pricey!”
Blood rushed to her head. Enough was enough. She knew how to handle unwanted customers.
She turned back to the counter. “Drink is on me.” She signaled the bartender.
“Cool.” He ran a finger down her bare arm.
Her wavering resolution firmed.
Instead of the usual one tablet, she dropped five tablets into his drink.
Nobody paid any attention to his slumped body or her when she left the bar.
Tears of regret streamed down her cheeks.
If only she had taken the doctor’s advice and opted for the abortion 22 years ago.
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Linked to the Daily Post’s prompt notorious. Thanks for reading and for leaving me a note.
Yes, it’s notorious!
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Thanks Megs!
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A bit saddening…hope she finds peace.
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So nice to see you here Nilanjana 🙂
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Good writing, yet a feeling of being incomplete, very nicely maked up though…
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Thanks 🙂
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Hawww, too bad…. one can’t go back at all. … “If only”!!! One small sweet revenge.
The last line changed the entire direction of the story 🙂
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Aww thanks for reading Svkuki 🙂
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Well done and nice twist. Son or hubby?
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Son – thanks for reading 🙂
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Whoa! That last line delivered a huge punch.
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Thanks a lot for your kind comment!
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😊😊😊
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Woah!…never crossed my mind that she is his mother…a very inconsolably sad state to be in
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You are awesome…I love your creativity and originality!!!!! This was an intriguing surprise! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thanks Truly 😊
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Very sad to be in that position in reality… Good one once again…
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Hmm this one is a bit off and am not sure where it came from but thanks for reading😊
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