Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle – a story in 100 words or less. Click here for other stories on this prompt.
Broken Beauty
Words 100
“We have some questions Mr Kar.” Rakesh flashed his ID.
“Yes?”
“It’s over a month since your wife disappeared?”
“Yes.”
“Any messages. Calls?”
“No.”
“Any suspicions?”
“None.”
“Great garden.” Rakesh looked around. “I too like gardening.”
“Thanks.”
“That’s quite a contrast, though,” he pointed, “raw, wild and beautiful.”
“That was my wife’s space.”
“Ah.”
Rakesh stumbled over a loose stone slab.
“Careful. Let’s go back. There’re all sorts of insects, bugs, even snakes.”
“Interesting.” Rakesh bent down. “Only a couple of slabs have the prolific creeping Jenny around them.”
“Why run?” Rakesh called. “I’ll drive you to the police station.”
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