Write a story about a relationship where one person is always running late and the other is constantly kept waiting.

Posted in Romance on Oct 26, 2022

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“Sorry, I'm late” by J.S Cross

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Scanning the small cafe, I smiled as I spotted a familiar face. "I'm late," he sighed. "It's okay, David." After the first few tutor sessions, I questioned him about his tardiness. "I am so sorry! I am late again," He complained. He had started taking care of his grandmother almost every day, as she had started declining in health. First, losing range of motion, then her strength to walk independently. In the beginning, it was only going to her home to tidy up and keep her company for a few hours. As she began to lose her s...

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“Is it really worth the wait?” by Hailey Smith

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Here I am, waiting. Palms are sweaty, pits are sweaty, heart is racing. Thoughts keep running around in my head and I don't know how much longer I can wait. With each passing second my heart grows unsure. Unsure if I'm making the right decision, unsure if this whole thing will work out, unsure if I'm ready. Everyone around me seems so happy, so sure about things. They're eyes are full of awe. We're all waiting but I seem to be the only one aware that we are. The sun seems to be shining extra bright today. Like it's shining a natural spotligh...

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“prince walter” by Philip Ebuluofor

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In the beginning Mr and mrs fred Iloegbu was born in Enugu state in eastern part of Nigeria known as Biafran region. when they got married in the middle seventies ,heaven blessed them with six beautiful babies ,three boys and two girls.mr Iloegbu just as all the Biafrans from that state were namely farmers. Who live off their lands. Eventhough their stomach were usually full of starch and carbonhydrate, their pocket were usually empty. Because Mr Fred Ilogbu was ignorant of the importance of education in the life of his children,...

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“Our future” by Steffani Hitchcock

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My wife, Kasey, is the best woman in the world. She is kind, true, loyal, beautiful, etc. The list could go on and on. She has a wonderful soul. She believes everyone has good in them no matter what. She always helps those who need it. She has every good quality a man wants. Not to mention, the most beautiful eyes anyone could ever have. There is only one thing, she is always late. She has been keeping me waiting for the last four years. When I met her, she was studying to be a social worker while working in a coffee shop about ten miles fro...

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“No More Waiting” by Blue Crow

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Again. It's the first thought that goes through Alice's mind, when a text of her boyfriend pops up on her phone screen. — ‘I got caught up on something. Gonna be a little late. Love you.’ , — it said. There comes a moment when you see that things aren't how they used to be, and you have to decide if they're worth fighting for or if it's better to just let go. Alice's mom's voice echoed inside her brain as her fingers wavered on the call button. No. She wouldn't call. It's been a long time sinc...

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“The Hour of Fickle Hope” by Sid Tinsley

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There’s never enough time for things like meaningful embraces; the playful joining of nose tips, or the gentle tasting of toes and fingers on caring, inseparable lips. The fireplace crackles with a comforting warmth that blankets the room in safe and deep aromas. Despite these anchors, Lillian clutches the journal as if it were a street post, and that the hour creeping towards her is a storm, determined to steal her flesh. What is this draft? The windows are shut and locked. This is a surety that cannot be overstated. The doors, too, ...

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“Letter to You ” by Eunmi Kim

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Dear Joshua, As the time passes by, I never get mad at you. In fact I reasoned with you. But you never gave me an effort. You, the person that promised me the whole world, made me wait and wait and wait. I am a woman of dignity and I would not tolerate the kind of behaviour. But for some reason, I couldn't do it. I couldn't say no to you. Not now, not ever. My love for you is indescribable. No matter how tough it gets, I'm willing to wait. You constantly said, "I'll be better." But are you? Are you bet...

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“See Me” by Nina Boquia

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Warmth filled her cheeks but coldness gripped her heart. She hugs herself tight amidst the buzzing crowd. Her eyes, trying to capture dark curly hair, tall and built figure, but nothing. Maybe he won’t come again, she thought. She brushes the wetness off her face and looks up at the sky. Why did she even hope that she’d see him? The cold metal in her hand buzzed and she stared at the screen. “Hello?” she says. The world around her continues in silence as the man speaks to her ears. “It’s okay. I’m heading home anyway. Happy anniversary.” She...

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“Waiting Tables” by J Lindsay

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Where are you?? The message sits on my phone, unread. The screen is bright, too bright in this dark room. I don’t want to be that girl, but he’s two hours late. I’m right to be concerned, aren’t I? This isn’t the first time he’s been late. Or the second, or the third. But it’s ten PM, and he finishes work at six. He’s never been particularly punctual, but if he’s going to be this late he would call, surely? Should I call, or am I just being impatient? Maybe he’s had to work overtime, maybe he’s had a stressful day and went to the gym, ...

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“The Waiting Game” by Deandra Horner

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I parked my car and just sat there slumped against the seat. I am more than half an hour late, but do I care? No. There is no way he’s here yet. I’m late on purpose this time. I am tired of waiting hours for him. Honestly, I’m just tired in general.I sigh as I open the car door and grab my bag, not because there was any rush to meet up but because the sun was beating through the glass making it slightly too warm inside. We decided to hang out at the park today as it is the definition of a perfect Spring day. We meet up here a lot and it used...

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“The Waiting Game” by Kate Bibb

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Gabriel tapped his foot in time with the ticking of the clock, like the pulsing beat of time was the only song he heard. Where is she? Lucy was late again. Gabriel glanced at his watch, though he knew exactly what time it was. He always did. 10:17 A.M. and twenty-three seconds. Of course, his continued inward recital of the time did nothing to hurry Lucy’s arrival. By now, he had been waiting in that barren office for thirty-two minutes and twenty-three seconds. Gabriel was a patient and down-to-earth man, whereas Lucy never brought her head...

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“The Almost Perfect Boy” by Abigail Boykin

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Finally, I have created the perfect boy. No longer will I be alone. No longer will I be mocked and judged. Today is the day I show the world that I have the perfect boyfriend. His name is Jayden. I have programmed him with all of the top must knows on being in a successful relationship. He is 6'3, has blue eyes and blonde hair. He loves the beach in the summer and the mountains in the winter. He is a romantic. He loves poetry and carriage rides. He is kind, loving, and considerate of other. He always thinks of others and volunteers at the...

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“Turned Tables” by Abidat Blue

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It was ten pm and she wasn't home yet.Andrew was absolutely sure something had gone horribly wrong. Rebecca was never late. Ever. Over the past hour, he'd found himself mentally going through every date they've ever had the two years they've been together and realised that she had never been late. And the few times when she couldn't make it, she had called at least five hours before to let him know. If anything she was always the one kept waiting. Just yesterday, they'd had a fight over him being late for their two year anniversary celebrato...

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“The Weather Inside” by Holland Hunter

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There was this concept people kept theorizing about: That time was a social construct. Conspiracy theorists, bored scholars, anxious teens… Well, the unoccupied. It is not like she had the time to think about the concept of life, the universe and Human’s purpose here on Earth. Because, at 1:07 pm, Gray was late and her time was costing money, not a social construct. She scoffed, right there at the corner of L and 17th street, not caring about the side looks, but about her assistant insistence on running late. Renae spotted long, rebel...

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“Hurry up and wait.” by Kim Quinn

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Hurry up and wait. As the bus pulled in, she searched the cars waiting. There were several cars lined up around the circle outside the high school. It was a late game in a town about an hour away so by the time the bus got to the school it was later than usual. The bus stopped and all the students grabbed their equipment, lined up and got off the bus running to get in the cars waiting. Cyndi yelled over, “Hey! Need a ride?”. “Nope. I'm all set thanks!” She walked over and sat down on the bench ...

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Write a story about a relationship where one person is always running late and the other is constantly kept waiting.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 108 stories

“Sorry, I'm late” by J.S Cross

“Is it really worth the wait?” by Hailey Smith

“prince walter” by Philip Ebuluofor

“Our future” by Steffani Hitchcock

“No More Waiting” by Blue Crow

“The Hour of Fickle Hope” by Sid Tinsley

“Letter to You ” by Eunmi Kim

“See Me” by Nina Boquia

“Waiting Tables” by J Lindsay

“The Waiting Game” by Deandra Horner

“The Waiting Game” by Kate Bibb

“The Almost Perfect Boy” by Abigail Boykin

“Turned Tables” by Abidat Blue

“The Weather Inside” by Holland Hunter

“Hurry up and wait.” by Kim Quinn

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