(Just A Random Scene)A Story by A.Leethe "title" says it all Mia
grabbed the last small box out of the truck and jumped lightly to the ground. “You’re going to hurt yourself doing that,” Danny
commented. She laughed.
“So you say. It hasn’t happened
yet though.” “The key word being ‘yet’. Just put that box on the driveway. Me and Geoff will move them into the house
and then you and Natalia can put just put the stuff away. Organize things. You know, all that womanly stuff that you women
do.” Mia raised an eyebrow. “Oh yeah, way to transport us back about a
hundred years. We just do the
housekeeping, right?” “Of course.” He
leaned forward to plant a quick kiss on her cheek. “How are you feeling, anyway?” he asked
softly. “I’m fine, Danny.
I’ve been helping move all day and haven’t had one problem. Please, don’t put me out of the game yet.” “It’s only because I’m concerned…” “Don’t be. I
promise you I’m fine. Okay?” Danny frowned. “I just don’t want to have to say I told you
so.” She patted him on the shoulder. “I love you and I really do appreciate that
you care, but I’ll be fine. Okay? Between you and my brother I think I have
enough protection.” Mia watched as he nodded, still somewhat unconvinced,
and walked back to the pile of boxes and assorted small furniture where Geoff
stood waiting. Sometimes she wished
everyone wasn’t always so concerned for her.
Ever since she’d gotten away from Marcus everything had been so
hectic. She hadn’t been the same
since. In some ways, that was a good
thing. In some ways, it wasn’t. She
shook her head as her heart started to pound.
No, she wouldn’t let her thoughts get the better of her this time. She had work to do. Taking a deep breath, she repositioned the box in her
arms and headed up the driveway. She
looked up as Natalia poked her head through the front door. “What’s in that one?” “This one’s for the bathroom.” “Who’s got the dining room?” “I’m grabbing it now,” Geoff called. “Well, do you think you could bring that up first?” He nodded.
“Yep, I’m coming.” Mia waited as Geoff carried the large box up the
porch steps and up the first flight of stairs.
He looked over his shoulder as she followed behind. “You got that or do you want to leave it by the door
and I’ll grab it?” he asked. Mia fought to take in a deep breath. “I’m fine.” “That’s not what I asked. Mia?” She ignored him as she started up the stairs. Suddenly, she paused. “Why did you turn off the light?” she
asked. Her voice sounded strange as it
warbled through the air. “Mia?” “Geoff, get her!” Natalia shrilled. She reached out for something to grab onto as her
head disconnected itself from her body.
Her heart beat in time with the box as it slid from her arms, thumping
loudly against each stair. She took a
deep breath as Geoff’s shadow spun around and reached for her just a moment too
late. “Mia!” © 2010 A.LeeAuthor's Note
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Added on July 20, 2010Last Updated on July 21, 2010 AuthorA.LeeMonroe, GAAboutI am lots of things, but here you'd identify most with the writer and avid reader. I have three beautiful children. The oldest boy, Seth, passed last year after fighting a long battle with cancer. .. more..Writing
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