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Haunting
music filled the air and Melissa closed her eyes and let the heart wrenching
guitar strums consume her. So much pain and regret conveyed at the pluck of
Jason’s fingers. She’d had no idea of his past until the blonde bimbo who lived
in the flat above him had spilled the beans to his personal life.
Melissa
had wanted the ground to swallow her up, when Jason had walked in on the
conservation. Bimbo—she really ought to try and recall her name—had spun round,
flattered her long eyelashes and positively purred at Jason.
“Ah,
talk of the devil. I’m just filling our newbie here in on all the residents.
You don’t mind, Jason, do you?”
Lips
drawn into a tight line he’d ignored her, but it was the flash of pain that had
crossed his rugged features that had torn at Melissa’s heart.
The
music stopped and Melissa opened her door to find Jason stare into space. He
turned to look at her, and there was that flash of something indecipherable
again, before he masked it.
“That
was so beautiful,” she said. “You must miss them.”
Jason
smiled and nodded.
“You
remind me of her, sweet girl.”
Tantalizing Tuesday Authors use a photo prompt to tease in 200 words. Please click on the graphic to check out the other fabulous participating authors.
As ever, let me know what you thought of my teaser today.
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I could almost hear the guitar strums. Melissa should think of a way to get rid of Bimbo. She's in the way. Great teaser
ReplyDeleteThanks, Naomi :-)
DeleteThat was very touching, sensitive. The interest you developed in a mere 200 words was remarkable. It was haunting. I loved it. It DOES have the makings of a full story. xo
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's been niggling at me ever since I wrote it, lol. Thanks, Muffy :-)
DeleteOh, but you left so much untold. I'm curious about his exes.
ReplyDeleteWife and daughter, he's told me that much, Angelica :-)
DeleteYou and Doris have left me with haunting emotions of a deep sadness. The guitar music could only be as beautiful as his memories for them. I agree, you should expand your Teaser.
ReplyDeleteWow, you caught me by surprise on this one. This piece must be expanded.
ReplyDeletebeautifully written and very heart breaking
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