December 15th, 1979
"I'm home!"
"In the kitchen, George." His wife yelled.
"So, where's our birthday girl?"
"In the attic again."
"Have you finished her cake?"
"Take a look."
"Happy 15th Birthday, Charlene. That's beautiful."
Charlene always loved looking through her mom's old things. Today, she found an old, dusty typewriter, under the window seat. There was a half completed letter still inside...
May 3, 1964
Dear Charles,
I know it's been a couple of months. I need to see you. There's something you need to know...
"Happy Birthday!"
"Thanks Dad! Hey Mom? Who's Charles?"
Her mother dropped the cake.
©2008 Ruthe McDonald
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Comments: 55
A masterful write with just the right doses of suspense and drama. I truly enjoyed reading this. You've charmed the reader with Charlene's innocent ability to flabbergast her mother on a very poignant occassion.
great drabble and the family fabric is about to unravel a bit!
BTW..that is a stunning ..gorgeous picture of you,Ruthe..you should have gone into modeling..
you have another pic where you look lie Hallie Berry!
and thank you somuch for inquiring about my cough! ..you are very considerate..
if we lived closer i'd bake you the best apple pie as thanks!
Sheila, you are too sweet! (I'm blushing!) Hope you feel better soon! I'm just getting over a nasty cold myself.
anyway...Congratulations on the win...super twist to the story...kind of comic in the fact that she drops the cake...
Ruthe,
This was a marvelous story worthy of a first place win. I loved reading it!
Great story...well done
Marvelous short from a marvelous lady!
Congratulation!
Tinch, you have such a way with words! Thank you! :)
What a great, great story, Ruthe! The award looks wonderful!
great writing
Well I know how....you're plain super-talented.
CONGRATULATIONS
Reena, you make me laugh! :)
Awwwwe, shucks! Thank you, Parul! That really put a smile in my heart :)
Thank you God for all the foolishness you've left under the run; just between you and me.