Me. You. Coffee.

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A 100 word story by

MrBinks

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Rich burns the candle

“I’m so freaking tired,” Rich said.

Kate turned her head and shot him a look. He didn’t notice.

Rich fidgeted with the PlayStation controller and continued.

“I get up at 8, roll into work, get shouted at all day, and still have to squeeze the gym in before I get home. It’s really killing me.”

Kate removed the suckling baby from her sore nipple.

“Really?” She said quietly, barely having the energy to raise a weary eyebrow.

“I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with that. How was your dinner?”

He didn’t look up from the screen. “Yeah great, hon.”

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Written for Friday Fictioneers using a prompt from Dale Rogerson this week (thanks, Dale). Read more stories by using the link here and feel free to join us by submitting your own take!

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Responses to “Rich burns the candle”

  1. Neil MacDonald

    Oh the poor fellow!

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    1. MrBinks

      Ha!

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  2. Dale

    There are far too many Riches in this world!! Excellent write, Mr. Binks!

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    1. MrBinks

      Glad you liked it. Thanks, Dale.

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      1. Dale

        😊

  3. rochellewisoff

    Dear Peter,

    They actually both have valid complaints. It’s just sad that he’s so caught up in his own stuff that he disregards hers. Well done and, as always, love your audio.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. MrBinks

      Thanks Rochelle.

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  4. Sandra

    The ice he’s treading on is just about to crack, I suspect. And deservedly so.

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  5. Lisa or Li

    Can you say oblivious? I wonder if she enlightens him it will make a difference? Good story, MrBinks.

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  6. poetisatinta

    Great write Peter – but I have to say- I have no words for that tosser!🙌

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    1. MrBinks

      ha ha ha!

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      1. poetisatinta

        😃

  7. James McEwan

    Let him make his own dinner. You capture a real world issue where a working father avoids his responsibilities when a baby joins the family.

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  8. Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶

    Obnoxious cry baby. She should clock him.

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  9. Keith’s Ramblings

    Oh dear, their relationship’s heading for a bumpy ride.

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  10. Brenda’s Thoughts

    A great deal of narcissism going on there. They are certainly out of sync. I hope he wakes up. Nice one!

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  11. theministryofshrawleywalks

    Some folk don’t know they’re born, a fantastic insight into a million homes all over the world. Good stuff

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  12. Dawn M. Miller

    Well, she married him. I doubt he’s changed much.
    Thought provoking story.

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