Saturday Centus

Here is my entry for the 100 word writing meme over at Jenny Matlock’s blog called Saturday Centus. The writing prompt is in bold.

** This is FICTION **

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"Are you sure that's the one you want?"

I felt a little lump in my throat as I peered down at my choice, held tightly in my hand. I didn't think this would be so nerve-wracking. Was I making the wrong decision? I couldn't agonize over this any longer.

I took a deep breath before managing to say, "... Yes, it is."

The right caliber, it fit neatly inside my purse.

Will he be there? It’s a risk, but one I was willing to take to protect my family.

This must end.

As I sat in my minivan, baby car seat in back, I watched as the Learjet taxied towards the stairs.

Black suit, power tie. Steven’s distinctive gait noticeable even from my vantage point.

“I am done.” I told him.

“Sorry, you are too valuable to the operation, I can’t let you go. Not yet.”

Predictable answer.

The shot echoed through the hanger.

And I walked away.

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Just FYI, one of my hobbies is writing. I hope those of you who have come to know me more as a “mommy blogger” don’t mind my musings, however dark or weird, crazy or silly.