This weekend, my contribution to RainbowSnippets is all about angst. For some reason, I tend to torment these characters. I hope you enjoy this descriptive scene.
Story:
He looked toward the window. His lips formed a deep pink slash, almost like a healing knife wound. Would he, or we, ever get a chance to heal?
“Look at me, Nicky.”
Hollow eyes turned to me, bottomless irises and pupils flattening, becoming duller than a mud hole. I couldn’t understand how his mood shifted so fast even with my idiotic reminder of a painful incident.
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Have you ever said the exact worst possible thing and hurt the one you love most? I hope you worked it out as these two manage to do.
Hope you enjoyed this and will check out what other authors have shared this weekend. Be well!
#RainbowSnippets
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Uh-oh. Makes me wonder about this incident Nicky reminded him about.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I appreciate your kind words.
DeleteA stormy relationship. They can be most interesting at times. Not full time though.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ♥
My first love actually inspires my writing. ~wry grin~ Be well! Thank you for the always kind comments.
DeleteOh, I sure have :-(
ReplyDeleteI like tormenting some of my characters. One of the perks of being a writer.
Hahahaha... So true. I'm sorry you've experienced this. I have, as well, with actions even worse in one circumstance. Fortunately, I got the opportunity to apologize decades later. Funny how he stopped communicating after asking for a picture of me. I like to think his wife put an end to our communications. ~evil grin~ Be well!
DeleteUgh- been there, done that, and wonderful imagery
ReplyDeleteI feel for you. :( And thank you for the boost!
DeleteSuch a seductive, yet menacing moment! I can see why you like making these characters suffer...it's quite intense! :)
ReplyDeleteIn answer to your question, all too often. (wry grin) It's one of my constant fears.
Awww... Thank you! And I am sorry about this happening in your life.
DeleteWell done. I don't think I have ever done that.
ReplyDeleteThank you! And good for you, my dear.
DeleteGreat description. I'm glad to hear they can get past this.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're very kind.
DeleteCannot even count the number of times I have said exactly the wrong thing and then tried to back-pedal and fix it. You said so much in just a few sentences. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you for the kind word! Be well, my lovelies!
DeleteI think everyone has done something similar at some point, especially when they suffer from chronic "foot in mouth syndrome" like I do.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very atmospheric and emotionally charged snippet and as someone who loves to torture and to read about tortured characters I'm definitely hooked.
Thank you! You're very kind. Be well and Happy Writing!
DeleteHealing, whether mental or physical, is never easy. Thanks for this snippet!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the time reading and leaving a nice comment. Be well!
DeleteSome bleak imagery in there. Let's hope things get brighter for them!
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're very kind. Be well!
DeleteI like the pain inherent in the description. And the fact that - at least - Nicky is aware of the misstep.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind word!
DeleteOoh, the healing knife wound expression, that's priceless.
ReplyDeleteThank you! You're very kind.
DeleteThanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking time to read and reply! Be well.
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