- Romance
- We've Got Tonight
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"Stella, I've moved on with my life. I'm happy now."
"Look Tom, I know I'm late. I know your plans don't include me. But I thought since I'm here, we could get together; for old time's sake if nothing else."
Tom didn't reply; he just shook his head.
"I'm here and I'm sort of lonely. How about you Tom, are you lonely?" Stella didn't wait for him to answer. "We could spend the night together; no need for either of us to be lonely." Tom just stared at her. "We won't worry about tomorrow; we'll just pay attention to tonight. What do you think?"
"You're a little later than usual tonight," Rebecca said as Tom walked into the kitchen. She was putting the finishing touches on a meat loaf for dinner. Tom usually got home at 7 since he'd hired Jerry, the new bartender.
"Yeah, we had two softball teams came in after their game. Jerry was slammed, so I stayed and helped get their first drink order out." Tom sat down at the kitchen table and watched Rebecca bustling around the kitchen.
Rebecca turned and looked at Tom for a few seconds. "You seem distracted honey. Did something happen? Are you okay?"
"Actually, I'm really good." He hesitated and added, "Although I had an unexpected visitor today." Rebecca gave him a questioning look.
"Stella stopped in to see me tonight."
"As in your ex, Stella?"
"Yeah."
"What did she want?" Rebecca asked. Tom could tell that she wasn't happy that Stella had stopped by.
"She said she was lonely. Said we could spend the night together." Tom watched as Rebecca stiffened. "She said we could have tonight and not worry about tomorrow."
"What did you say?"
Tom hesitated and smiled to himself, making Rebecca wait for his answer. "I told her a green eyed, auburn haired, temptress already owned me and there was no room for any other woman."
"Good answer," Rebecca said. Instead of putting the meatloaf in the oven, she stored it in the refrigerator. Rebecca came over and sat in Tom's lap. "Stella had one thing right anyway."
"What?"
"We've got tonight," Rebecca answered and put her head on Tom's shoulder.
"Not just tonight Rebecca, we've got the rest of our lives."
The End
- COMMENTS
Anonymous3 months agoI have read your complete listing and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I read for enjoyment
Thanks for the pleasure I had. Just a pity there are people who insist in tearing things apart. Maybe this is how they get their enjoyment. To quote; "Life goes on".
cybojiabout 3 years agoWhy do women give up on great guys and shit all over them and come back later after the realize they made a huge mistake? it happens alot. This story hits close to home. 5
Anonymousalmost 5 years agoWhy did he think the story of his marriage to Stella would make Rebecca want to leave? It was pretty damned boring and didn't reflect badly on him at all unless you consider him quitting and leaving town to get away from the memories wimpy. He made it seem like he had some deep, dramatic secret that would make her hate him. Silly, needless build up.
Anonymousalmost 6 years agoIt's jarring, and as far as I can see serves no purpose. If you think the ending needs to be third person, start out that way. Nothing earlier requires first person.
"Cohabited" not "co-habituated."
"They found that the only change in their relationship was they didn't have to run back and forth between the two apartments." But she'd just said they weren't having sex; isn't that a pretty big change?
And scene transitions are kind of jerky.
I mention these things because it's such a good story that it's a pity to have little problems like these. Good job.
Chief3Blanketabout 6 years agoThis was a realistic story with realistic characters. I found it to be and entertaining tale.
flarebel2327over 8 years agoI had 2 wives like Stella & would not give either one the time of day now for all most the same reason
Tw0Cr0wsalmost 9 years agoSo his (first) marriage failed.
It happens.........a lot.
So why would he jump from that to the idea of Rebecca not wanting to be with him?
That needed expanded on for it to make sense as a part of the story.
Almost anyone most adults would start a relationship with have people in their past.
Tavadelphinover 9 years agoDamn good answer -
Stella still had not figured it out - or so it appears - she was lonely, knew him and that he was safe and she could probably get him so she tried. No strings no commitment just a second thought and why not.
He was a good man - she was right originally she should have cared about her marriage it did say volumes and he is better off.
Nicely told - could have been longer and fleshed out but was fine as is.
EAPoeabout 11 years agoHe was a nonsmoker, so did he carry a cigar around in case he told someone about Stella? Dramatic gestures are nice, but they should be consistent with the story.
NellaBarely2almost 12 years agoFive stars the first time I read it; and it still deserves top honors again. I can imagine the Romance theme doesn't draw as much attention as a Loving Wife story, but I'm proud to say this tale reads with more feeling from the 'winners' pride than the loser's pitfalls. I like the positive twist to sad beginning ... as life should be viewed. There's little value shaming someone who made a mistake along the way.
You proved again, and again, that a warm caring story doesn't have to include spread legs to be admired by readers. "I'll be back!" Again and Again.
sailordblj1966about 12 years agoI enjoyed this story and just love the Seger references. Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing.
