This is part 2 of a short story I am working on. You can find part 1 here.
“I am really really sorry about that!” I turn around to see him standing there next to me. He gives a 10 to the bartender and says “I’ll have what she’s having!”. Having not ordered anything yet, I feel like it is time for a lesson. I lean over the bar and whisper to the bartender, Dean, to make us two of the most fruity pink tasting all sugar mocktails. He laughs and sends us back to our table.
As we return, Livy is texting somebody, not paying attention to us.
“I never did get your name” he says as we wait for our drinks.
“No.. you didn’t” I say, matter-of-factly. “And you’re not gonna!” I think to myself.
“Well, I’m Anthony. And I really am sorry! I haven’t slept in two days, and I would not blame fatigue for my poor jokes, but I was just so happy with our victory today!”
“So, you really think we have a chance?” I ask, changing the subject.
“Every little counts, especially after last night. Did you hear about the fire at the Central Museum of Art? I was there…I was never a fan of Expressionism, but seeing Starry Night burn before my eyes? I must have looked like The Scream. It’s not right. I have a friend…you might know her, she was in Livy’s art class, Alejandra.” As he says this, he gestures with his head towards Livy. “She was enrolled in a Master of Arts at the University, and she told me they are only allowed to paint flowers for their final project. She’s furious.”
“I never realized things have gotten so far!” I think of my bass guitar back home. I think about not being able to play, and it makes me sad.
Dean comes back with our drinks, looking like a unicorn puked them. Anthony throws me a half smile and says
“If you think something that pink scares me, think again! I grew up with a younger sister. No pink fruity drink is ever going to scare me!” He raises his hand and shows me his pinky finger, with the nail painted a fuchsia color. “This is Jenny’s work. She wanted to test the color, but didn’t want to spoil her manicure. At least I’m color-coded now!” Livy laughs and I feel a little jealous. I always wanted a big brother to torment.
“So, let me make it up to you for my comment earlier. Let’s go grab a pizza, my treat!”
“Pizza sounds good!” Livy says. “I’ll text Josie, let her know we’ll be late!”.
“No,” I say as I make a face. “If we stay out any longer, we won’t get any cabs tonight. You know they enforced an 11:00 curfew.”
“Even better” Anthony laughs “James is out of town, so I have the apartment to myself. You guys crash with me tonight, and I’ll serve you both breakfast tomorrow morning! Maybe I’ll even get your name!” he grins.
“Oh come on, Dana,” Livy chimes in, “we can come back here tomorrow morning, grab a coffee and go back to the protests. This Emotion Law doesn’t sound too good!”
“Fine!”
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This is such a great story. I can not wait to read more into this!
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Your stories are always the best!! You always leave me wanting more.
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What a great story. Looking forward for more such stories.
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What a great story! can’t wait to read more. interesting post
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Thank you very much! Only 4 days until part 3! 🙂
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What a fascinating story! I can’t wait to read more.
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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I love your words hun! Such amazing stories!
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Thank you very much!
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What a great start to the story. Very interesting so far.
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Thank you very much! Part 3 coming up next Sunday! 🙂
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What a great addition to the story line. You are very talented, I can’t wait to read more. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you very much!
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You are such a talented storyteller. Keep it up, my friend.
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Thank you very much!
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Another great addition to the story! Can’t wait to read where it leads next!
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Thanks! See you next week! 🙂
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Wow..this sounds very interesting. I am curious what will happen next!
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Thank you!
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Loved part 1 and this is just as great! So excited to read more of your work.
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Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed reading it!
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Another great chapter! Bring on next Sunday for the next snippet!
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Thank you very much!
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What a great end to the story. It is so good to have a big brother like that who just gets it.
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Thank you, but it is not the end of the story just yet. Another part is coming up next Sunday!
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Kinda sad that “Starry Night” has gone into flames 😦 and I always wanted a big brother too.. 😀 What law are they protesting against in Europe?
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The Governments have decided that, since all conflicts are based on emotions, emotions will be outlawed 🤐
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Great story, I love short stories they are my favorites
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Thank you!
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Loved reading the story and wondering what will happen next. See you next week!
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Thank you! See you next week! You can follow the blog so you don’t miss an episode!
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Well done! I like how you are posting these. You leave the reader wanting to know more. Keep going and I am sure you will find great success!
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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Curfew? Fuchsia finger nail? This story truly tucked me. What’s the location?
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It’s a dystopic Europe. I have written the short story as a prequel to a dystopic novel I am planning, just to see whether it would interest people!
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Sounds interesting so far. I was curious about the 11pm curfew as well.
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Thank you! I hope you enjoy the rest of it!
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Sounds like an interesting story you have going on here.
Where does it take place that there’s a curfew that early, that must stink 😂.
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Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed it! It really is a weird world! Come back next Sunday to find out more! 🙂
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