oldgrump: Stories

A story in the Clues Universe
Damn That Salesman

She said it was a company dinner. It was dinner for two employees. I discovered that because of a coincidental invite.

It started with an evening at the club. It hasn't ended yet.

The final big argument ended when she told me her dance card was full.

She said she was going on a date to get revenge for my cheating. There was a problem with that, but she refused to listen.

Fred received the call no one wants to hear. Then strange facts start to appear; and some question answered.

I have never lived up to other's expectations

He wasn't part of any of the good cliques, just a kid who loved and learned. He was a boy who became a man and found two great loves. One was untouchable, and the other delayed.

She left, he discovered a lot.

It was a warm, sunny, January day and I was in a window seat in first class flying out of Mexico City. The twin volcano summits were showing above the clouds. The view should have been exciting and picture postcard perfect. I was lost in thought and hardly noticed. There were some decisions I needed to make and I did not want to make them. I should not have to make them.