Ending It

2 Apr

“So what did you tell them?”

“Who?” She kept her gaze on the countryside outside her car window. Everything was blurry and muted, like her life at the moment.

“Your parents, dummy.”

“Right.” She sighed. “I told them we were going to a bookstore across town. They have no idea I left town.”

“Are you sure you want to do this? We could take care of this baby ourselves.”

“We can’t take care of a baby, Sean. Just … don’t. I’ve made up my mind.”

“It’s not too late to turn back.”

She pointed to the sign, -Exit 181, 1/2 mile ahead-.

“This is it.”

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Write up to 100 words, fact or fiction….

This is a themed writing meme hosted by Jenny Matlock. The goal is to write something that does not exceed 100 words (not including said prompt). The prompt is in italics above.

11 Responses to “Ending It”

  1. Jenny Matlock April 11, 2011 at 5:21 pm #

    I liked this heart wrenching twist. So many decisions in life are so difficult…I can imagine the rest of this story playing out in my imagination.

    Great, evocative writing.

  2. gaelikaa April 9, 2011 at 2:08 am #

    I hope she didn’t do it.

  3. cj Schlottman April 6, 2011 at 9:38 am #

    Ouch! What a conundrum for these young people. Your ways with words makes is so visual and real, I could almost see myself riding in the back seat.

    Namaste……….cj

  4. jo April 3, 2011 at 7:58 pm #

    this is a difficult situation … you did a wonderful job with it …

  5. jeff April 3, 2011 at 10:45 am #

    Such a brave post ! Well written ;-) Peace and blessings

  6. jfb57 April 3, 2011 at 3:06 am #

    Serious stuff. A great post that has such wonderful descriptions in it! You can sense the division between them.

  7. Ames April 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm #

    Nooooo! Don’t do it! There’s always adoption!~Ames

  8. Nonna Beach April 2, 2011 at 8:26 pm #

    Good job with the prompt ! A difficult situation and a very sad outcome !

  9. Sue Anderson April 2, 2011 at 7:18 pm #

    Awww. This is a sad one.

    “/

  10. Polly (5th Sister) April 2, 2011 at 5:39 pm #

    I hope she changes her mind…no child is unwanted in the eyes of God! Good write as it makes one really ponder.

  11. Judie April 2, 2011 at 5:30 pm #

    Thank God she realizes her own situation. The last thing we need in this country right now are more unwanted children! Excellent post!!

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