Wednesday 19 November 2014

From the other side of the table

Writing Club 
May 7 2013
Prompt: Write from the point of view of a glass on the edge of a table.


The conversation went on neatly at first.  One glass of wine and they knew each other’s common interests.  He liked Jazz and so did she.  They had both attended York and even in over lapping years.  It was surprising that they had never crossed paths before. 
She looked dreamily into his eyes, they were blue, sparkling, filled a lifetime of stargazing.  Blue eyes drank in the red dress that she filled so well.  The appetizer of shrimp canapés was served. The waiter poured a second glass of wine before he left.  She took a long sip with those heavy glossed lips leaving behind a lasting imprint on the crystal surface.  Their heads were closer together now, their world getting smaller with growing infatuation and lighter with a second draught of drink.  Once more the glasses were empty.  Things were going so well.  Blue eyes had become prince charming.  Red Dress thought Blue Eyes would be walking her down the aisle and carrying her away on a white horse.
As the main course reached the table, once more the goblets were filled.  Fettucini whirled on forks.  Red dress could see two kids and a mini van. 
Dessert was rich chocolate.  She was ready to leave with him.

It was too bad that Red Dress didn’t know that Black Dress sat at that white tabletop with old Blue Eyes the night before. 

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