Friday, November 30, 2012

55: Risk Management

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At the bar, my hands shook uncontrollably. Despite efforts to portray my anxiety as job stress or  personal dilemma, I was a wreck. Each combination of potential consequences hit me with a renewed sense of panic.

Finally, the phone rang. She said yes. As I drained my glass, the whole world turned fresh and new.
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FFF-55 Vol. XLVI. Tell a story in exactly 55 words. Go see G-Man.

6 comments:

  1. woot...haha...a yes makes all the difference in the world...nice capture of that feel as well...

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  2. What a relief... I was tense too...

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  3. Yes to agreeing to murder his wife?
    Yes to wearing handcuffs?
    I guess we'll never know
    That makes this the PERFECT 55 Linc
    Always leave em hanging
    Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End

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  4. Ha! I was going to say "yes" to a divorce? an affair? a raise? You could stay a two more hours watching the game on the big screen at the bar? :)

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  5. Yes! Yes! After all the doubts and worry - THE PHONE IS STILL WORKING!

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