Living Right

By Franchot

It's obvious that Charlene is struggling in life, emotionally and financially, but she's found true love in Jonas and they have some good news to share. Charlene meets her mentor of sorts, Mrs. Claire, an older woman she looks up to, who had taken her in during some rough times; they plan a nice ladies lunch and Mrs. Claire Invites another friend Mrs. Dottie. They meet at their favorite city diner. During lunch as the ladies catch up, Charlene becomes uncomfortable with their probing questions and a shocking disruption occurs, causing Charlene to learn the true intentions of her beloved mentor.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Franchot
• Release date: Sep 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393303343

Franchot

I was born a storyteller, having been a closet writer for many years. I favor short fiction and that's primarily what I write. I just published "The Lip" and "Living Right" and soon to come my short story series "Girl's Night" and "Romance Imperfect". I love writing about contemporary life in an urban setting, about things that impact us emotionally whether it be love, family, crime or humor. I was born and raised in Chicago, but have lived in New York City and Boston. You can find out more about me on my blog.

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One

You need to stay away from those old ladies, Jonas said, throwing the covers halfway over his nude body. He and Charlene had had relations early that morning, like always, and then lay there and talk afterwards. It was how they knew they were destined to be together. It was 9:37am. Charlene threw the covers over her face quickly and giggled. Jonas looked at her and laughed too, but then Charlene heard the tone of his voice become serious.

Really, he said. Leave them old hags alone Charlene.

He watched her until her face came out from where she hid it. Her dark brown face was beautiful without make-up. He never knew why she wore so much, especially the kind that made her complexion appear lighter than it was. But he did notice she was wearing less make-up as their time together expanded. They had been together almost two years, 22 months exactly. It was a rough patch at first, but they found their groove.

Jonas sat up further in bed and so did she. She made sure the covers wouldn’t reveal her small breasts.

Are you serious? she said.

I sure am.

You don’t like her?

You know that, Jonas said. I never liked her....and she don’t like me, though she pretends to. I don’t trust her, she’s phony.

He saw a disappointed look take over Charlene’s face and he felt bad, but he loved her and couldn’t hold back anymore.

Look, he said. "I tried, you know I did,