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FRESH BEGINNINGS
We continue with Fresh Beginnings, Jared's story as he travels through five states
in the US in a Motorhome. I used our itinerary from our US travels two years ago
and wrote a romance story around in.
Jared has just arrived in the US.
Enjoy!
in the US in a Motorhome. I used our itinerary from our US travels two years ago
and wrote a romance story around in.
Jared has just arrived in the US.
Enjoy!
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Ivy Bennett stormed into the back of the trailer. She'd had enough. More than enough. For the last five years, she'd lived in this small, forsaken place outside Las Vegas, surviving on the edge of existence. Her job as a waitress at the local bar paid well, but it was hard-earned money, and she was sick of her boyfriend drinking away almost every penny."What are you doing, Ivy?"
Her eyes narrowed furiously. "I'm leaving Dylan. I need more than this." She waved her hand in a circle around the inside of the trailer. "I deserve more than this," she added with emphasis.
"Honey," Dylan said gently as he reached out for her. "Let's talk about this." With a hardly noticeable move, he chucked the can of beer in the bin. "I'm having a bit of a low, but I need you to get through this."
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Thanks for all your comments,
I do appreciate each single one of them!
I hope she doesn't let him guilt her into staying. It's one of the oldest power games in the history of relationships.
ReplyDeleteRelationships are a tricky part of daily life, aren't they. Thanks PT.
DeleteA five-year low? Riiight. I'm with Paula--time to leave!
ReplyDeleteI agree ... 5 years is a long time. Thanks Sarah.
DeleteAh the practiced manipulation of the unambitious. Great snippet, Iris.
ReplyDeleteLove that sentence ... agree ... Thanks Siobhan.
DeleteNo, don't do it! Don't stay with him. lol Hope she leaves.
ReplyDeleteLoL .. Thanks Karen.
DeleteWow, Dylan is smooth in more ways than one. I hope she sticks to her resolve to leave. Great snippet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Veronica. Yes he is, and aren't they the most dangerous ones to our happiness :-)
DeleteI don't like this guy. I hope she sees he's playing her.
ReplyDeleteThanks Elaine. Yes, she's very clever, my Ivy
DeleteYou've painted a very vivid scene. The frustration comes right through.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeff. I really appreciate your feedback.
DeleteI've seen this happen so many times... She's GOT to leave, for her own health if nothing more. Five years isn't a "bit of a low", it's a pit.
ReplyDeleteToo common in life, isn't it. Thanks Eden.
DeleteHe is certainly manipulative and very charming - that makes him very dangerous. I hope she stays strong.
ReplyDeleteThanks Chelle.
DeleteSo sorry for the delayed comment this week around. I've been playing catch up on Sunday Snippets.
ReplyDeleteAlready I feel don't like Dylan. He seems like a manipulative, sweet talking, self centered prick. Not a good combination at all. As Chelle said, it makes him dangerous. I hope she dumps his ass and moves on. She seems like a strong, independent woman to do so. Great snippet!
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