Jillian Faris

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“Tea for Two” by Jillian Faris

Submitted to Contest #287

I drop the teakettle when I hear the pounding on the door. It clamors against the stovetop, and the steam scalds my thumb.After all these months, he is finally here.Brushing my throbbing finger against the waistband of my blue floral skirt—his favorite—I rush to the door and roll back my shoulders before swinging it open.My ex-husband smiles hesitantly when he sees me, and his eyes graze over my body before he says, “It’s good to see you, Sammie.”“Samantha,” I correct. It is too soon for nicknames.He clears his throat. “May I come in?”Part o...

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Jillian Faris is a wife, professional counselor, and lover of stories, board games, and coffee dates. She is the published author of the flashfiction pieces: "The Cost" and "Let Your Grandma Be Your Guide," which can be found on gohavok.com.