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The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Caught
Into Folklore #10 — “illicit affairs”
Patrice laid down the silver ring on the bedside table. “I don’t need this anymore.”
Tom’s jaw dropped. “You’re giving it up? That ring cost a fortune.”
“It’s just a symbol,” she said. “I’m sure you’ll find another woman to give it to.”
“But I want you,” he insisted, taking her hand.
Patrice just shook her head. “You like the idea of me. My words, my conversation — not me personally. You just need someone to keep your bed warm.”
“Patrice, that’s not true — ”
“Shh,” she said, bringing a finger to his lips. “You know better, Tom.”
It was time.
Beautiful beginnings can sometimes come from the weeds. Do you appreciate Taylor Swift’s Folklore album? Then follow along for this series of microfiction; this one was based off “illicit affairs,” track number ten.
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