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Twenty-One Chances, by Charita Gil

23/7/2018

 
“My God, Lorraine, where have you been?” The voice quivered on the other end.

“It’s Monday. You tell me. Am I like you?”

“Oh, Lorraine …”

“I’m sending money. As always. Make sure that Mother eats fresh food. She’s not getting any better.”

“The missed calls … the text—”

“Ah. Thirteen missed calls, eight messages. I don’t even want to open them. Must you always do that? I was in a meeting, for Pete’s—I know my obligations. Do you want me to thank you for yours?”

“She was also calling and texting you, Lorraine!”

“Who? Mother?”

“She’s gone, Lorraine. She’s gone.”
Dom Ritter
24/7/2018 02:22:12 pm

Nice one! Keep up the good work! 😘

Charita Gil link
24/7/2018 02:43:03 pm

I will, Dom! Thank you very much for reading!

Wendy link
24/7/2018 04:53:55 pm

A beautifully crafted Drabble Charity. Thought provoking.

Charita Gil link
24/7/2018 05:29:27 pm

Thank you for the awesome comment, Wendy! I'm glad you liked it.

Ruby Ann Marie Ocular
26/7/2018 06:30:56 am

Good day. I really like your story. I would like to ask a permission to use this story for my exam. Can i?

Charita Gil link
26/7/2018 07:47:08 am

Hello! Where are you from? And in what way would you use this story for your exam? What kind of exam? I am likely to give permission, but I just want to know a few things. Thanks for liking it by the way! :)

Mary Ellen Gambutti link
30/7/2018 06:31:06 pm

Wow Charita, Nicely done!

Charita Gil link
31/7/2018 02:36:44 am

Thank you, Mary Ellen! :)

Sandy Hunter
1/8/2018 07:37:53 pm

Very good....left me wanting more!

Charita Gil link
2/8/2018 04:23:11 pm

Thank you very much, Sandy! I'm so glad you want more. :D

Jimmy manzano
2/8/2018 06:15:19 pm

Very nice, keep writing

Charita Gil link
3/8/2018 03:28:55 am

Thank you, Sir Jimmy! As always. :)


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