“She does nothing.”
According to him, she had done so for years. How easily he dismissed fifty-plus years of marriage, of service. University, children, tenure, moving, a roast chicken every Sunday.
She considered his crooked spine, heard his ragged breath begin to struggle. With an imperceptible smile, she did Nothing.
Megan Beltran is a musician and word-enthusiast living in the San Francisco Bay Area. She loves the redwoods, teaching, and language.
Oh the satisfaction :)
She does nothing.
Ooh good one!
Perfect revenge!
tit for tat; you sow what you reap.
cautionary tale for us all.
You reap what you sow.
Ouch! Comeuppance. Excellent writing.
Beautifully written. A complete story with telling details. Chilling…but makes me smile.
Good for her.