The guy who’s been ogling her approaches.
‘You should get that looked at.’
Okay, not the line she expected.
‘Yeah, thanks. If I were worried, I’d talk to a doctor.’
She is worried, though. She came to the pool to get some exercise, but even swimming makes it hurt more.
‘You should be worried. And I am a doctor.’
‘It’s just a bruise.’
‘You’re awfully defensive about it.’
‘It’s not what you think.’
‘That’s what they all say. Let me take a look, at least. I’m Alex.’
Should he accept her conditions, knowing a doctor might come in handy.
‘Gwen.’
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I am not making this up: I had Gwen going to the pool before the Literary Lion provided the prompt. It’s part of the Saturday Serial, but I’d like to think it works as a standalone.
Should you be interested, you’ll find all previous instalments on the Serials page.
Oh! How exciting. Can’t wait to read more about Gwen and Alex. 🙂
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Glad to hear it! Thank you 🙂
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will the next piece explain where she got the bruise? Who was beating up on?
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Oh, I don’t know yet. But now you’ve asked, I’ll put it on the list 🙂
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awesome! 🙂
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Oh! Sounds promising in so many directions! It can stand alone…and certainly room for a lot of expansion. I would want to know more about Him while finding out about her condition!
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It sounds like a good meet-cute except I think Gwen might be sick. I hope not Gwen is my Mom’s name 🙂
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Quick, engaging, acerbic dialogue. Yes, I’d think having a doctor’s in one’s corner would be prudent.
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Thanks and congratulations!
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Or is Gwen in a physically abusive relationship? Interesting glimpse into this interaction.
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No, she isn’t. She’s being a bit stupid is all. I’m hoping Alex will be able to make her see that… Thanks 🙂
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Interesting! Many directions for the story to go, yet it is the writer who will take us there – Thank you for sharing!
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I really like this serial. 🙂 Superhero stories always appeal to me and my favourites are always those who don’t actually have any superpowers – my currently favourite tv series is Arrow. 🙂 I hope Alex proves to be a good ally.
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Thanks Louise, that’s great to hear! We watched the first two seasons of Arrow over the holidays and finished about a week ago – it was definitely an influence 😀
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We’re currently working our way through series three. 🙂
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I like the quick u-turn there at the end. I was predicting a tale of abuse at home perhaps, but that line “Should he accept her conditions” changed it all and gave her such a sinister side. Lovely piece, thanks for including it in my challenge!
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Thank you, Laura! I love the Literary Lion 🙂
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