Dan took the mattock and the chain saw. He mutilated the roses; Sadie had lavished so much love on them. Then the perennials, destroying the hours of affection she had given them. He chopped everything up and piled the whole lot in the middle of the immaculate lawn before dousing it with paraffin. Whoosh, a single match filled the suburban air with burning fuel and flaming vegetation. His phone buzzed: neighbours complaining, sirens wailing, fire appliances, police, even a helicopter. Someone made him a cup of tea ‘It can’t get worse’. It did when Sadie got home.
Paul Freeman
30/6/2023 07:32:55 am
I'm reminded of 'Little Women' when one of the sisters' short stories get burned by one of the other sisters. Nicely done, Penny. We feel Sadie's pain.
Penny
30/6/2023 08:45:39 am
Oh I’d forgotten that Paul, I must read Little Women again. Thank you for your comment.
Angela Banfield
30/6/2023 09:45:28 am
Aaargh. Hands off my dahlias.
Penny
30/6/2023 01:41:31 pm
Your dahlias are safe Angela. For now at least.
Sandra James
30/6/2023 09:48:18 am
Oh, yes, he's in trouble! Definitely grounds for divorce. Well done, Penny.
Penny
30/6/2023 01:42:47 pm
Yes Sandra, you’re right. These people seem to have problems.
Sue Clayton
2/7/2023 08:29:38 am
Poor garden. If he hated her so much couldn't he just leave.
Penny
2/7/2023 12:04:58 pm
He probably hated the garden as much as he hated her! Comments are closed.
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