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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“Worth Waiting For” by Amanda Oglesby

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All the people had gathered into the church for the special occasion. Mick and his closest friends stood under the arbor that Mick had built, each one with his hands clasped in front of him, as they had been strictly forbidden from putting their hands in their pockets. Mick’s brother, Paul, had even been threatened that his pockets would be sewn shut if he couldn’t stop putting his hands in them. “It looks sloppy,” she had said. The air-conditioned room began to feel stuffy to the guests, and Mick could see them all getting restless. His f...

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“Always Late” by Sophie D'Aguiar

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* Beck’s Place, 7:00 am * “I GOT A FEELING…. THAT TONIGHT’S GONNA BE A GOOD NIGHT” She whipped out of bed with such a swiftness that only comes from true desperation. Before one more word could be said by the Black Eyed Peas she had promptly turned off the alarm and leapt back into her bed. Covers up over her ears as she curled into fetal position. It was too damn early. She’d almost passed out once again before the Black Eyed Peas made their second attempt to serenade her on this fine Sunday morning. Th...

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“Unexpected Date” by Shennel Warn

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The nostalgic smell of the freshly baked bread permeated the air, wrapping itself around me like a thick blanket. Luigi’s Italian restaurant, which was usually bustling with life on a Saturday night held less than half of its capacity. Probably because of the new Mexican restaurant that just opened up a few doors down. I sat directly in the center, by request, that way my eyes were on the door. I had been waiting for five minutes when the waiter came, “Good evening, I’m Jared. I will be taking care of you today.” He said, “Can I...

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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

“Worth Waiting For” by Amanda Oglesby

“Always Late” by Sophie D'Aguiar

“Unexpected Date” by Shennel Warn

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