Stories by Claudia

The Driver
(Originally published as a five part serial in March and April, 2008)
Vince Hutchins is in love with his boss’s Saturday night escort. Or so he thinks. This story twists and turns until we learn what drove them apart and if they can begin again.
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Sitting, she watched the snow drift onto a shriveled garden rose and waited.
As a child, tomorrow held sparkling promise: marriage, children, laughter, romance, wealth and she couldn’t wait!
Only one adventure to wait for now.
“Here again, Mrs. Thompson? I’ll take you to your room,” the nurse said.
Maybe death will come for me tomorrow.
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“She’ll laugh.”
Turning into their driveway, his heart raced with anticipation. He shifted the bouquet of roses to open the door.
She waited for him behind the door then fell into his arms. In her scent and sensation, he forgot his funny story and buried his face in her chestnut hair.
“My day? Nothing exciting.”
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