Tag: couple
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SEXUAL PREFERENCE
‘Do you have a preference?’ ‘About what?’ ‘Sex.’ ‘Huh?’ Arthur turned from the game on the television and looked at her. ‘That got your attention. Christmas dinner, turkey or duck?’ Arthur turned back to the game. ‘Whatever.’ ‘Fine.’ It would be nice if he took an interest, but she didn’t need him to. Her weekly…
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DESERT GLAMPING
Archie dug his toes into the sand, relaxing in his reclining chair. From the tepee he heard Agnes clattering about. She stumbled out. ‘You said you wanted a holiday with plenty of sun and sand.’ He didn’t open his eyes as she slumped into the chair next to him. ‘Don’t feign innocence. You knew what…
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FOR HIRE
Exhausted, dehydrated and sunburnt, they let the tide sweep them in for the final nautical mile. They slouched on their recliners and held hands. ‘We made it,’ he said, ‘I told you we could.’ ‘Four months on this contraption. Next year, let’s have a walking holiday,’ she replied. On the shore, the gathered crowd awaited…
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THE DAILY POST: AWKWARD
Should he tell her? How to tell her? It might more harm than help. On the other hand, if he leaves it unsaid and someone else mentions it… What a fix. There can be no winner in this situation. He can’t let it go on like this. Honesty is the best policy. ‘Darling, I’m not…
Iain Kelly 