“You coming?” Betty scanned the space to make sure nothing was forgotten, slung her pack over her shoulder, and headed for the door.
“Nope.”
“Are you serious?!” she swung around to stare at Ron.
“Yep.”
Her arms began to bend and she was just about to press her palms to her hips, when she exhaled, shook her head, and stuck her hands in her jacket pockets instead.
That’s what he wanted. Another argument. Another delay.
Not this time.
“Suit yourself,” she said.
His incredulous intake of breath was almost worth a glance. She resisted the urge.
“You’re a coward!” his words chased her in a continuation of the arguments they’d had. “I’m not a quitter. I’m gonna stay and see this slump through, and when you come crawling back, I will not let you in.”
She drove away.
The town had since dissolved but apparently Ron still waits.
Sort of.
For Crispina’s Crimson’s Creative Challenge
Na'ama Yehuda 
Oh, this is excellent, Na’ama!
And good for her for finally breaking the cycle.
I looked at this pic and though… nope. I ain’t going to play this week.
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No requirement to play! And am glad you read mine, though!
Yeah, Ron does not sound like a lot of fun to be with … So, go Betty! 😉
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I know. I only play when I feel like it!
No. Ron is a loser who has held her back for too long.
I know only too well that feeling.
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Oy, yeah, well, I think you also know the feeling of MOVING ON and letting go and leaving the losers behind … XX
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I dunno about that… but maybe 😉
xoxo
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xoxo
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Oh nice in a sort of nasty way 🙂
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Well, yeah … a bit, eh? Your photo, though! 😉
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Love the ending!
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🙂 Thank you!
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You’re welcome
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🙂
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