MICROFICTION|DRABBLE |DAY 198 OF 366| JULY 16TH
Goddam it!
Just another drabble.
The random word is CLIMB. Twist is YOU GET TO THE DRYCLEANER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAVE CLOSED EARLY.
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These darn winding stairs are a hard climb.
But they are the only way to the laundry shop. I drag the back of my hand over my forehead and huff.
One, two, three, four.
I count as I take the stairs two at a time, holding on to the rusty bannisters for dear life.
I shouldn’t be this hasty because they won’t close until 7 p.m., but the thought of Isi Ewu waiting afterwards is enough motivation.
“Goddammit.”
The sight of the bolted door feels like a well-timed punch to my gut.
My watch beeps. It’s just 6 pm.
Isi- ewu - is a spicy, rich, and traditional Igbo soup from southeastern Nigeria that’s made with goat’s head and various spices
Today, I recommend Julia A. Keirns Story. It is so sad it hurts.
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