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FLF PROMPT #61
Between Thinking and Saying It Out Loud
The different orbits of Venus and Mars
She had rehearsed a dozen different things to say, but when the door opened, the words came without thought: “I found you.”
It was out before she realized it.
Anna was only thirty-three, but it felt like one of those hot flashes her mother had described so often. Warmth everywhere and a red face.
In the doorway stood a tall, well-built man in his late thirties. Short curly hair, light stubble, no mustache — a friendly, confident smile.
“Anna?”
She nodded but held back so she wouldn’t look too eager. Her gaze got stuck on his face. Gray eyes. Full lips. What would it be like to kiss him?
“Pim?”
Pim nodded. “Nice to meet you.” He reached out his hand toward her.
What Anna really wanted was to curl up against him. What’s happening here? I’m not like this.
She felt a firm hand in hers, but also soft, warm, and — loving. Honestly, she already knew.
“Come in — Pim.”
On purpose, she stayed in the way. Hoping. Unconsciously on purpose. One small step back. Now he could just squeeze past her…
