After being dumped by her boyfriend at their anniversary dinner, Delia is getting some payback. Her now ex-boyfriend asks why she keeps ordering expensive items (like the $200 bottle of Cabernet), since she's not really consuming them. She innocently asks what he's talking about, and he replies:
"This."
He meant to gesture expansively, but his anger hampered his swing. He knocked the wine bottle off balance, and we both watched as it teetered, heading for the floor. Bradley jumped out of his chair, grabbing the bottle just in time, although he knocked over his water glass in the process. He sat back down, breathing heavily, clutching the bottle like it contained a genie with the last of his three wishes.
No way was I going to tell him about the wet spot in the front of his trousers.
Thanks for your comments. I'm glad you've been enjoying this story. I'm off now to read yours! Here's a quick link to the Six Sentence Sunday site.
Also, I was interviewed this week by Mae Clair, a fellow Sixer, so if you haven't had a chance to stop by, click here.
LOL Yes, she should leave him with a huge dinner bill. Great six! :)
Posted by: Jessica Subject | August 12, 2012 at 08:04 AM
Such a vivid, well-painted scene. You do great action.
Posted by: Cara Bristol | August 12, 2012 at 09:06 AM
I love the "clutching the bottle like it contained a genie with the last of his three wishes" line. Sensational six!
Posted by: Sandra Bunino | August 12, 2012 at 09:15 AM
Jessica, he's definitely going to have a few dinners' worth to pay for. LOL
Cara, thank you so much!
Sandra, I'm glad you liked it. :) Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 12, 2012 at 09:25 AM
Great scene, could just imagine it. Love the last line!
Posted by: Paula Martin | August 12, 2012 at 10:12 AM
Yup, love the bit about the wishes. Another great snippet, Donna. Hurry up and finish this, will you?
Posted by: Karla Doyle | August 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM
Awesome scene, Donna! As the others said, it's very vivid and it totally convinces me that I will absolutely love this heroine. Loved the genie-bottle line!
Posted by: Angela Quarles | August 12, 2012 at 10:27 AM
love it donna! Lol
Posted by: Mackenzie Crowne | August 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM
LMBO..I love it. Totally unexpected and a great twist! Can't wait to read more.
Posted by: Christine Warner | August 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM
Ha, I wouldn't tell him either! Great six.
Posted by: Linda Morris | August 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Awesome scene. Glad she didn't mention the trousers! Hah.
Posted by: Jasmine Aherne | August 12, 2012 at 10:49 AM
LOL! Ohhh, he so deserves that wet spot on his trousers. As always, a fantastic six, Donna!
Posted by: Mae Clair | August 12, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Lots to love here, the genie line, the wet spot. I have a fondness for "anger hampered his swing." Great six, Donna!
Posted by: Kate Meader | August 12, 2012 at 11:26 AM
Bahahaha! Too funny. Love it!
Posted by: Tonya Burrows | August 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM
No way, don't tell him. LMAO. I love her.
Posted by: S. J. Maylee | August 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM
Saw your interview over at Mae's and thought I'd stop by. Glad I did. Why is she even seeing him again? Loved the details and the humour
Posted by: sue | August 12, 2012 at 12:50 PM
Oh lord *facepalm*
subtle revenge is the best sort.
Posted by: Elin Gregory | August 12, 2012 at 12:51 PM
Oh, girl! I have soooo missed reading your snippets these last few weeks. My bad! LOVED this one.
Posted by: Silver James | August 12, 2012 at 01:28 PM
LOL! Serves him right, the jerk.
Posted by: Kate Warren | August 12, 2012 at 01:30 PM
Well, he can just walk around with a wet spot on his pants. He deserves that and a whole lot more. LOL.
Posted by: Carrie Crain (Wildcats Wife) | August 12, 2012 at 01:43 PM
once again you've done an amazing six sentences. Check out mines I'd love your input.
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Posted by: six | August 12, 2012 at 02:19 PM
Nothing more dangerous to a man's wallet than a woman scorned.
Posted by: Monica Enderle Pierce | August 12, 2012 at 03:07 PM
LOL! Thank you for my wonderful "laugh of the day." Love it! What a great Six.
Posted by: Virginia Kelly | August 12, 2012 at 03:11 PM
YES! Although only a minor slice of revenge, it is still very sweet.
Posted by: Jenny Hickman | August 12, 2012 at 04:39 PM
Ha! Payback's a bitch. Glad he saved the wine.
Posted by: Lila Shaw | August 12, 2012 at 06:50 PM
Thanks to everyone -- I'm glad you enjoyed this. I truly revel in your compliments. :)
Sue, the breakup just occurred, and Delia can't get back home easily, since it's an hour away, and she's not sure it IS her home anymore, since she shared it with the ex. Plus she doesn't want to run away, so she's decided to have a bit of revenge instead. Hope that makes sense!
Posted by: Donna Cummings | August 13, 2012 at 12:11 PM