Nicholas Ponticello

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“The Talk” by Nicholas Ponticello

Submitted to Contest #259

Today was the day Patty was going to leave Paul. He would walk into the apartment at five o’clock, grumble as he removed his shoes and tie, inquire curtly from the hallway what they were having for dinner, and Patty would end it right then and there. They were supposed to have pot roast tonight. It wasn’t her favorite dish, but Paul liked it. He insisted on it every Tuesday. Once she had tried surprising him with reservations to an upscale restaurant downtown. She bought a new dress and shoes for the occasion, called Paul’s office to make su...

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