Greetings! And here’s another installment of the Write Anything blog’s weekly challenge – [Fiction] Friday. We’re supposed to write about…
Have Your Character Steal Something. Now Have Her Rationalize It.
“I didn't mean to!” Janie protested, tears streaming down her face.
“How can you possibly say that?” Mike snapped back at her. Running his fingers through his hair, he paced the room. “What did you think the last six months were all about?” When she said nothing, he practically pounced on her, meeting her nose to nose. “Was this all a game to you?”
She moved away from him, avoiding his eyes, biting her thumbnail nervously. “No, I didn't think it was a game. I just…”
“Just what, Janie?”
Her eyes looked to the ceiling as if the answer was written there, new tears trailing down her cheeks. “It all happened so quickly. I didn't think it would happen so fast. I really didn't think it would happen at all.”
“What were you thinking, then?” It was happening again and Mike cursed himself for it. Her large brown eyes pierced his soul and he felt himself growing weak.
“I didn't think you could fall in love with me. I…I didn't dare…” Janie dropped her head in shame.
Mike moved to her side and curled his finger under her chin. “You didn't think I could? How could I not fall in love with you, Janie? You are the most dynamic, creative woman I have ever met in my life. I've never met anyone as strong as you are, and yet you stand here as if you think you aren't worthy of my love. You've stolen my heart completely and there's no turning back for me.”
Janie's eyes met his and he could see the total surrender. His mouth slanted deliciously over hers, her lips open and waiting for him, and he held her in his arms vowing never to let go.
Yeah, I'm a romance novelist!!
That's my two pence…
Arial 😉
Hee hee! Good job, so what happens next? 😛
Arial replied…
Thanks! 😛
This one brings back memories. And yes, you are a romance novelist! Great post, I actually thought I was reading a page out of a pocketbook.
Arial replied…
Awww! Thanks so much, Janine!! 😉
Yesterday was my wife’s birthday. . . We’ve been married 25 years. . . I read your story to her (I think we more or less fell in love at first sight). It was a fun read for both of us. Have a great week. Koe
Arial replied…
Happy birthday to your lovely wife!! And congratz on being married for 25 years!! Brightest blessings and a great week to both of you, as well!
Arial 😉
An inadvertent thief of hearts, that’s great! I think I’ve fallen victim to those as well. Very nicely done.
Arial replied…
Thanks so much, Jerry!
Arial 😉