Short Fiction #21 Broken Relationship

Broken Relationship

“HOW DARE YOU!” shouted Ben, face red with anger.
Angela, ashen and silent, stared at the wall.
“Well?? Whaddaya have to say for yourself?”
“I…I…I’m leaving.”
“It’s Pete, isn’t it? He’s the reason you’re leaving.”
“Yes,” she said. “I really love him.”
“Well – good riddance. And when you go, don’t forget his drinking bowl and leash.”

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