Today's OneWord: Received

"Was it well-received?"

"Yeah."

"Good. I'm glad."

She pours him another glass of Kahlua. The ice exhales against the glass. White Russian ahoy.

"Your family's so supportive," she muses as he drinks. "I wish mine was."

"Hey, we'll stick this out together, okay?"

"Okay."

"I'm serious. We'll stick this out."

"Okay," she says. "I believe you."

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  1. KibBenNovember 20, 2012 at 12:29 PM

    I saw this on oneword and HAD to respond to this:

    White Russian ahoy.

    Love it. What a great detail.

    (I'm Benjie/kibben there.)

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    1. Belinda RoddieNovember 20, 2012 at 11:42 PM

      Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoy my writing technique and style. It's nice to get positive feedback. Have a wonderful night!

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