Ashley Patterson

“Close enough” by Ashley Patterson

Submitted to Contest #95

Take a deep breath… you got this I spoke to myself silently. I could hear my heartbeat in my ear pumping away as my fears crept in. Your mother and father drove hours to get here for your special day you can’t disappoint them. Once again I am grasping to stay out of my head. It’s so crazy how I wanted a cigarette but didn’t smoke. The piano begin to play as my father grabbed my arm and begin to walk me down the aisle.      3 Months before…. His lips were so soft was all I could think as my man place his lips agai...

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“The betrayal” by Ashley Patterson

If I could go back to that day I would believe me.Things between us would never have gotten that far with us. As tears streamed down my best friend Sara's face I instantly regretted telling her about sleeping with her husband Mark a week after they got married. Ok, I know what you're thinking but it wasn't like that let me explain what happened…………. That Friday night my ex boyfriend Jason and I had just broken up. He left me for a 21 year old I was so hurt and disgusted with myself. I called the only person who I knew would hel...

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“The unexpected” by Ashley Patterson

Submitted to Contest #64

The clock read 2:30am as I snuggled up behind my husband Brandon. The Winter air had made its way into our home making it hard to get up in turn the heat on. Not being able to fall asleep I willed myself out of bed. Coffee sounded good to my soul as I made my way to the kitchen. The house was old and in need of renovations, but my parents left it for me when they went to stay in a nursery home. Two cups of coffee and a book later I finally dozed off in the old rocking chair……. Wet kisses graced my face as I opened my eyes to see my husband...

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“Apple pie bliss” by Ashley Patterson

Submitted to Contest #63

The smell of apple cinnamon filled my nostrils as I climbed out of bed lazily. Heading to the bathroom I peeked in my sister's room to see if she was awake. Sleeping like a baby I proceeded to tiptoe in her room and mess with her. The wind whistled through her open window making my body shutter from the coolness. Finding a string on her dresser I dangled it on her face making her slap herself. Quickly becoming aware of what was going on she jumped up chasing me down the hallway. Finally washing up I made my way to the kitchen with the rest...

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“The love of friends” by Ashley Patterson

Submitted to Contest #53

It's been years since I last saw my four best friends and this weekend was going to be very much needed. Bethany is a lawyer, Joey is at Teacher, Gabe is well….. let's just say a people's person, and lastly my sweet Karen owns her own bakery. And then there's me Shontae, I'm the only one with kids and a spouse. I work as a full time writer. Imagine trying to get work done with a 1 and 3 year old around. We met in college 6 years ago, the good ol days when time stood still. Parties and alcohol was our motto not a single care in the world, so ...

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“The perfect disaster” by Ashley Patterson

What can I get you the bartender asked? A double shot of whiskey I replied. Taking the shot like a pro I asked for another double my throat was burning but I didn't care. Not wanting to leave my mind open for any doubts I quickly Threw the alcohol back. I got up to find the nearest stairs that would lead to the ruff top. Walking slowly to the edge I closed my eyes, the air was freezing cold. So this is it? This is how your life ends. I asked myself outloud. After 4 long years of putting up with his late night business meetings and out of con...

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