Short Stories May 2013 | Page 17

later, I looked her up on the Internet and found out she had a new husband. After a while, I got over the situation. Now I have a wife and twins named Javier and Xavier. One day over the summer I took my kids on a camping trip and we went hiking. I happened to see Samantha James-Fincherson there. I hid behind a bush. I wanted to spy on her and jump out and scare her.

“BOO! Hey Samantha long time no see. Is this your husband and daughter?” I asked out of breath.

“Oh my, you scared the living daylight out of me! Yes, this is my husband, Jerry, and my daughter, Janice,” She replied.

“How you been?” I asked.

“I’ve been great I just came back from exploring in Australia,” she answered in a happy tone.

“Well, great seeing you here. Hope to you see you again soon,” I told her in a rush.

By: Markez Harvey

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