Tala goes on a roadtrip

Tala goes on a roadtrip

A Story by Jon Roggie

First,
 I am not alone.
 Manatua and Fesili sit in the front seat.
 I am stuffed in the back,
 and they won't even let me touch the radio.

Second,
 after the first,
 you might think I am sulking.

Cue Ed McMahon.

I blame Manatua if you catch that one.

"Why can't I drive?"
  I hate it when I whine.
"It is my car!"

Manatua looks into the rearview mirror,
 and it even starts frosting.

"Do you remember the last time you drove?"

I continue my sulk,
 but unable to restrain myself I mutter,
  "That's your job..."

Fesili giggles.

Icicles are forming on the mirror.

Manatua rolls along.

"We wound up in Guam."

I admit I had let that one slip my mind.
I still blame my free-spirited nature.
Trips are boring if you don't take an unexpected turn.

"We were supposed to be going to Winslow."

Fesili looks back with a grin on her face.

No!
She wouldn't.

"Was he supposed to be standing on a corner?"

They both laugh.

I let the sulk grow.

I never should have never let her listen to the Eagles.

© 2018 Jon Roggie


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what I like about this is that it could be a scene plucked out of any family.
easy dialogue and playful teasing

Posted 6 Years Ago


Jon Roggie

6 Years Ago

I am trying to expand on Fesili. There has to be a touch of mischief. Dialogue is tricky. You can.. read more

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Added on October 21, 2018
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Jon Roggie
Jon Roggie

Porterville, CA



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