The Cupboard

Photo Prompt © Ronda Del Boccio 

I knew my sister was gone as soon as I opened the cupboard.  It was so empty and bare that I also knew she was not coming back.  I should have realized sooner what her plans were, but I had been too hopeful.  Hopeful she would stay around.  Hopeful she would help with the house.  Hopeful she wasn’t going back to David.  The fact there was only zero sugar Dr. Pepper in the cabinet told me everything I needed to know.  And all I needed to know was that I was finally free. 

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5 responses to “The Cupboard”

  1. Dale Avatar

    That was a nice twist! T’would appear said sister is an energy vampire!

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  2. Nancy (The Sicilian Storyteller) Avatar

    Sounds like a bit of sisterly dysfunction going on here. Nicely pitched curveball at the end, Kate.

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  3. James McEwan Avatar

    I love the contradiction of family ties with relief and sense of freedom from emotional responsibilities.

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  4. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    That was a great twist!

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  5. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Di,

    What a delightful twist at the end. 😀

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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