How to Tell if Your Houseplant is Cheating on You

Fleurette Modica
Lady Pieces
Published in
1 min readJun 23, 2020
  • You try to water him but his dirt is already wet
  • Suddenly concerned about his looks, always trying to get the best angle towards the sun
  • Appears distant during movie night
  • Quieter than usual
  • Leaves droop out of guilt when you walk by
  • Disappears for hours at a time
  • You hear leaves rustling but when you turn to look at him he is frozen
  • Gets defensive when you ask where he goes at night
  • Mysterious scent of perfume
  • Your dog is suddenly suspicious of him
  • No longer interested in cuddling
  • Traces of lipstick on leaves

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Fleurette Modica
Lady Pieces

Writer/Performer. LA girl masquerading as a New Yorker. Nutritional yeast and cover band enthusiast.