Brushstrokes by John K Adams
Charlotte couldn’t believe it, but why should today be any different than every day of her married life?
Bob, her husband of six (was it only six?) interminable years had left his miserable coffee cup in the sink for her to wash.
Washing it was no big deal. It took only a moment to rinse. But why did she have to do it? And why this beat-up old cup? There were so many dents she was surprised it held coffee anymore. The enamel had chipped off in places exposing the toxic metallic wonders beneath.
But it was Bob’s cup. It was a memento of some camping trip or war, a trophy of conquests long past.
She’d bought him plenty of cups, pretty cups, masculine mugs and cups with funny slogans. They populated the top shelf of the cupboard, never, ever used.
‘Someday soon, the thrift store will make a killing with those cups.’ Charlotte smiled grimly. ‘Let him have his cup. He’s earned it,’ she thought. ‘But I’m done with washing it.’
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Bob, her husband of six (was it only six?) interminable years had left his miserable coffee cup in the sink for her to wash.
Washing it was no big deal. It took only a moment to rinse. But why did she have to do it? And why this beat-up old cup? There were so many dents she was surprised it held coffee anymore. The enamel had chipped off in places exposing the toxic metallic wonders beneath.
But it was Bob’s cup. It was a memento of some camping trip or war, a trophy of conquests long past.
She’d bought him plenty of cups, pretty cups, masculine mugs and cups with funny slogans. They populated the top shelf of the cupboard, never, ever used.
‘Someday soon, the thrift store will make a killing with those cups.’ Charlotte smiled grimly. ‘Let him have his cup. He’s earned it,’ she thought. ‘But I’m done with washing it.’
Charlotte had better th...
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Summary: Charlotte faces frustrations in her marriage, but a spontaneous rescue mission brings Bob and a kitt...
Review: A tale of love, bravery, and humor that shows how challenges can bring a family closer. Kids will en...
Get full Summary and Review on Shopee as low as 0.083!