“What are you reading there? Looks like some serious stuff; you must be really smart.” He worked his usual pick-up magic on the train. Ask a simple question, then pay a compliment. Always works with them ladies.
Just not this time. “My divorce papers,” she replied angrily, and turned away.
Katya Duft is a translator, interpreter, and language teacher, and enjoys writing short stories, poetry, and her blog Tales from the Bus.
Ha! It’s all about the timing! LOL!
Such strong imagery with such a limited use of words is a real talent. And Katya DUFT is a real talent. Bravo…XX
Brilliant,short stories are always a challenge for the writer xx