Simone Real

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“Consumed Heart” by Simone Real

Submitted to Contest #9

I tapped my silver watch impatiently. “Great, just great. First, you’re late to pick me up, now my watch is broken.” I stared dead ahead at the snow-covered highway wrapped around the mountains. After a moment’s silence, I asked, “Well, what time is it?”  “Eight-forty.” Brady, my brother, answered. “Just like last year.” I put my forehead into my hand. “We can’t be late for Mom’s Gala every year.” We had been driving to a Gala my mom hosted every Christmastime. All her close, rich friends came and donated money for families who were les...

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