SUSAN S. ETKIN
SHORT STORIES
Short Stories
Below is an excerpt from one of Susan S. Etkin's
short stories:
"Hopefully, Forever"
“I haven’t eaten anything. I’d love for you to join me for dinner. My treat. What do you say?”
“Oh, I don’t know. It’s been a long, tiring day.”
It has. That’s why we need a chance to unwind. Let’s go to the Chinese place across the street. I think their food is really good.”
Lana gave Howard’s invitation serious consideration. She paused for a few moments, taking in his handsome face and wondering why she hadn’t acknowledged his attractiveness before now. Momentarily, her stomach began growling so ferociously that Howard heard it.”
You’re obviously starving.” He laughed and continued to wait patiently for her answer, hoping she’d say yes. Praying she’d say yes.
“Well, Howard Lawrence, you’ve got yourself a dinner companion.” With the decision made, Lana put her sweater over her shoulders, picked up her handbag, and slipped her arm around Howard’s. “Lead the way.”
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