In 100 Simple Words #8

The years past. Funny how things that seem so important to us at one time, become less important.

Kelsey smiled as she thought about that “restoration coffee” as she and Jenny had dubbed it. They had mended the friendship.

Although she never touched that story again, Kelsey had written other things. Her life was now full.

She looked out the window of her small apartment. The guests should be arriving soon. Today they were celebrating the completion of a play.

Kelsey smiled to herself. It had been a wonderful success. God had been with her, but then He always had. 

In 100 Simple Words #7

“Can you ever forgive me, Kelsey?”

The words fell on Kelsey’s heart like cool water.

“I should have defended you. Especially after what Megan did. I was so confused and I let that confusion hurt you. Seeing you at the party last night made realize that my silence was hurting you. I’m so sorry.”

Kelsey took in a deep breath. It was as if God was whispering, “I am here. I am with you. I have not abandoned you.”

The proof of this sat right in front of her, drinking a vanilla cappuccino.

Tears fell, and she nodded her head. 

In 100 Simple Words #6

This is nuts!

Kelsey drummed her fingers on the table waiting for Jenny to show up.

It’s only 3:30 and I’m waiting here at the coffee shop for a “friend” who didn’t stick up for me. What could she possibly want to say to me?

But Jenny had sounded so sincere that Kelsey couldn’t refuse. Even at 3:30 in the morning.

“Kelsey?”

The timid voice startled Kelsey. She jerked up and saw the familiar face standing before her.

“Jenny”

A brief silence ensued.

“I bet you didn’t want to see me again.”

Kelsey just stood there. What should she say? 

In 100 Simple Words #5

Kelsey turned over on the bed. Another hour had past. No sleep had come to her weary body.

God, if you are with me no matter what, why do I feel so alone? I worked so hard on that story, only to have it stolen by a friend. Where were you when I was wronged?

As if on cue, the phone rang.

Kelsey glanced at the clock. 3:04.

Who could that be? I knew I should have turned it off before I went to bed.

Kelsey picked up the phone, “Kelsey here.”

“It’s Jenny. I need to talk to you.”

In 100 Simple Words #4

They had been having a meeting. Megan, Kelsey, and Jenny. They had wanted to take the story she was working on and turn it into a movie.

Then Megan exploded, got greedy, and stole the story. Kelsey gritted her teeth, remembering the day. Megan had claimed that she wrote the story and was on her way to a producer.

The tears came. Kelsey wiped them away.

Today was my birthday. My friends had thrown me a party. Yet I feel so empty and alone.

The silence around her seemed to only created an echo for her despair.

Where is God?

In 100 Simple Words #4

They had been having a meeting. Megan, Kelsey, and Jenny. They had wanted to take the story she was working on and turn it into a movie.

Then Megan exploded, got greedy, and stole the story. Kelsey gritted her teeth, remembering the day. Megan had claimed that she wrote the story and was on her way to a producer.

The tears came. Kelsey wiped them away.

Today was my birthday. My friends had thrown me a party. Yet I feel so empty and alone.

The silence around her seemed to only created an echo for her despair.

Where is God?

In 100 Simple Words #3

Way back in October, I wrote a short story about a girl named Kelsey. Well, I have been wanting to continue her story. Today I finally did. Here is the next part.

Kelsey walked into her small apartment and dropped down unto the couch. The evening had been exhausting. Seeing Megan again had brought it all back. The back-stabbing, the lies, the disappointed hopes. It had been one of the darkest times in Kelsey’s life.

Megan and Kelsey had been good friends, she thought. But then …

Kelsey’s eyes wondered to the laptop. The story that was left unfinished. Once you couldn’t tear her away from the story, now it was too painful.

Thoughts about the painful event floated through her mind. She tried to shove them away, but to no avail. 

In 100 Simple Words # 2

An all too familiar voice called to Kelsey. “Kelsey. How’s life.”

Kelsey took a deep breath before turning around. Why did Megan feel the need to talk to her every time they met? We used to be friends before …

“So how’s life?” Megan asked.

“Fine.” Kelsey managed, not wanting to commit to anything.

“How’s your project coming?” Megan pressed.

Kelsey stood shifting uneasily. How can I get out of this one? How could Megan be so thoughtless? Why do I have to be here?

Kelsey couldn’t take it anymore. Without explanation, she turned on her heel and walked away.  

In 100 Simple Words # 1

The other day I started writing a short story and thought that I might share it all with you. In 100 words I’ve tried to tell the first part of a story. I already have an idea for the next few parts of the story, and I look forward to seeing what you think of the first part of the story.

Time seemed to drag on. Kelsey took in a breath and exhaled it slowly.

How had it come to this? She asked herself for the hundredth time.

The party continued around her, the guests talked and chatted on happily. But Kelsey inwardly groaned.

I have to get through this. I can’t disappoint my friends. She mustered her best plastic smile. I have to act my way through this party.

Still it was getting harder to keep up the charade.

Kelsey stood and walked over to the punch bowl. Her cup was still half full, but she needed something to do.