Monday, 28 April 2025

She said … He said by Graham Crisp, a glass of sparkling wine

 She said she wanted to go to the cinema, he said he wanted to go to the pub …

 

[they went to the cinema]

 

She said she wanted a big engagement party, he said he wanted just close friends

and family …

 

[they had a big party]

 

She said she wanted their wedding ceremony in Bali, he said he wanted the town registry office …

 

[they had their wedding in Bali]

 

She said she wanted their honeymoon in the Cayman Islands, he said he wanted to go to the Isle of Wight …

 

[they went to the Cayman Islands]

 

She said she wanted a big house in the suburbs, he said he wanted a small cottage in the countryside …

 

[they lived in the suburbs in a big house]

 

She said he should go for promotion, he said he was happy with his current role …

 

[he got promoted]

 

She said she wanted four children two of each, he said he wanted two children one of

each …

 

[they had four children]

 

He said he wanted a divorce …

 

[he got one]

 

She wondered why …

About the author

 

Graham is a retired SME owner. He has written two novels – Nicholas and the sequel Nicholas – The Final Phase. He also volunteers at a local primary school helping children to enjoy reading.

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1 comment:

  1. Oooh, he’s much better off without her! Great story. Kate in Cornwall

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