The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Sixteen
The Dumbing Down of Love(720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY SIXTEEN “What do you guys think about this?” Susan asked, putting a sample book of invitations on the table and pointing to a brown and baby blue color scheme. “What’s it for?” Olivia asked, looking at the invitation she was pointing to. “Ross,” she answered. “He and Thom are going to host a wine … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Sixteen
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Fifteen
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY FIFTEEN “What do you think about combining forces?” “Be each others rescuers from the drama that may or may not ensue?” Gray asked as he dropped himself into his desk chair. “Exactly,” Olivia answered, smiling at the memory of him offering to come rescue her from Dean’s on their first … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Fifteen
I Remember…
I’ve been thinking about you a lot this year, Mama. Thinking about where you might be, which star in the sky that sparkles might be you…what you would say to this or that. But mostly, I just remember your words of advice you have given me all through out the time you were here with me. It’s hard to get that now. No one offers … Continue reading I Remember…
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Fourteen
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY FOURTEEN Opening her eyes, Olivia stared at Gray who was sound asleep next to her. He was on his back with his hand resting on his chest. She had found herself up once or twice expecting everything that had happened the night before to be a dream. “Are you staring at … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Fourteen
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Thirteen
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY THIRTEEN Olivia slid onto the barstool next to Heather and stared at the volumes of coffee beans behind the bar. “What are you drinking?” she asked, glancing at the martini glass in front of her. “A French vanilla bean martini,” she answered, sliding it towards Olivia. “Taste it, it’s to die … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Thirteen
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twelve
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TWELVE Gray sat at the small outdoor table and watched as a blonde female in a crisp white suit walked across the street. She turned every head that was in her vicinity and she wasn’t even aware of it. Smiling to himself, he lifted a hand waved at her. She smiled in … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Twelve
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Eleven
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY ELEVEN Leaning against the closed door of Gray’s office, Olivia stared down at her feet. She wanted to give Gray a sense of privacy even if in reality it wasn’t. Rosie had ushered her back to his office as soon as she had arrived and though she had said she’d wait up … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Eleven
The Weather This Week
“Just for the record the weather today is pretty damn cloudy with a little burst of pain.” ~Miggs I’m not in pain, but this week I have been on a roller coaster of hostility and anger. The smallest things have triggered me to complete wanting-to-punch-babies-mood. If I’m not in that mood, it’s complete fucking annoyance. I don’t know if it’s the change in the season, … Continue reading The Weather This Week
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Ten
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY TEN Opening the door to the store, Olivia walked in and then stopped. She scanned the store with a sigh. Walking straight ahead, she maneuvered through the couches and tables until she found Dean. “How did you know I was here?” Dean asked, watching his best friend walk his way. He picked up … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Ten
The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Nine
The Dumbing Down of Love (720 Hours in a Relationship) DAY NINE As the doorbell echoed through Gray’s apartment, he glanced over everything one last time to make sure it all looked presentable. Taking a deep breath, he opened the door and smiled at Olivia. When she beamed a smile back at him, his nerves immediately calmed. “Did you find it okay,” he … Continue reading The Dumbing Down of Love: Day Nine