Unsuspecting

January 27, 2017February 3, 2017Short Stories3LineTales, Creative Writing, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Short Stories, Short Story, Writing Prompt6 Comments

“By the time they figure it out, we’ll be long gone,” he told his wife, kissing her gently on the cheek.

“How much do you think we’ll be able to get for it?” she replied, with an insatiable greed in her eyes.

“Enough to slow down for the next couple of months and enjoy all of our, I mean their hard work.”

[62 wds]

Inspired by the Three Lines Tales Challenge – Week 52
Photo by Ales Krivec via Unsplash

Published by LaRonda Moore

Writing has been my outlet since the tender age of seven. I can remember my first journal and the authentic way in which I wrote in it...it gave me power, it fostered hope, but most of all, in it I found my voice. View all posts by LaRonda Moore

6 thoughts on “Unsuspecting”

N says:

May 11, 2017 at 11:52 am

There is so much between those lines. I like the way you write just enough and leave the rest to imagination.

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1. LaRonda Moore says:
  
  May 11, 2017 at 7:15 pm
  
  Thanks so much – welcome!
  
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bikurgurl says:

February 2, 2017 at 11:29 am

Yikes! Sounds like they’re getting away with something, but what? Nice leadin…

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1. LaRonda Moore says:
  
  February 2, 2017 at 1:07 pm
  
  No doubt, they are a sneaky little criminal couple (lol). Thanks for the feedback!
  
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Jane Dougherty says:

January 27, 2017 at 8:42 am

There’s a lot of story behind these lines!

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1. LaRonda Moore says:
  
  January 27, 2017 at 8:58 am
  
  I know right! Thanks for the feedback!
  
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