) Keith paused for a moment, letting his eyes soften. He took a step towards Kate, reaching out with the back of his hand and brushed her cheek. “Kate, we’ve been here before. It’s complicated.” ) Kate moved away from Keith’s touch. ) “Is this what you want?” Keith asked. He raked his long ?ngers through his hair, tipping his head eyeing Kate. She felt like melting, rushing him out the door but the doorbell buzzed her back. It felt like an electric jolt. ) “Yes.” Kate turned her back, not letting her glance meet his. ) He left, rushing out through the kitchen and into the night. Kate opened the door slowly, locking her eyes with Amanda. ) “Where’s my husband?” Amanda asked, lips quivering. ) “He’s gone.” Jeanette Perosa is a graduate Arcadia University’s MFA program. She has a love for ?ction, Miniature Schnauzers, travel, and good wine. She has been published in The Thorn Literary Journal, Perspectives Literary Journal, Adanna Literary Journal, and her work has appeared on The Spoken Word Audio book: A Collection of New and Emerging Writers.
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