#107 – Shiver

Posted on May 30, 2024

Dew was already running down the glass as the waiter plucked it from his tray and settled it to the table. Emmie smiled up at him. So did her boyfriend.

Tom plucked five dollars from his wallet and handed it to the young man with a nod.

“Thanks man,” Tom chirped.

 “What’s the mercury say?” Ellie asked.

“78,” the waiter replied.

Emmie touched the glass, a flicker trembling through her as Tom’s gaze met hers.

“Enjoy!”

The waiter hovered a moment more before moving on.

Tom was no longer smiling.

Emmie’s heart thundered.

Her cheek still stung beneath the makeup.

(c) Tim Austin 2024. Photo by Rohan Gupta on Unsplash

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