Wisps of Gold (Book) http://www.Writing.Com/main/books.php/item_id/866739-Wisps-of-Gold “She’s such a prude.” Tabitha laughed as Linda made the remark. “I haven’t heard that line since the 9th grade!” Tabitha said and Linda smirked as she leaned on the lunch table, popping a grape into her mouth. “Well, it fits doesn’t it? Just look at her and how she acts.” They were referring to the woman just ac...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:57:39 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297946 Annabelle made a final scratch with her red pen on the article before flipping the stapled sheets to the front page and rising from her desk. She made her way over to where Linda was working on the computer and set them down next to her. "There are a few mistakes in there that you might want to look over." Annabelle said casually. Linda bar...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:55:35 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297945 Tabitha didn’t see Annabelle at all during the rest of her visit to the store. Chances were that she left soon after Tabitha saw her; at least that was the sensible prediction judging at the speed she used to move through the isles. She ended up checking out and making her way through the parking lot. She was able to reach her car when somethi...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:55:01 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297944 Sunday seemed to go by in the blink of an eye and without any sort of experience. Unless of course you would count Kenneth waking up cranky and throwing his froot loops across the room an exciting event that changed the day. Monday was a regular ‘back to the old grind’ day, at least that’s how it started out. Annabelle worked thr...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:54:32 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297943 That night Annabelle was able to arrive home early and started up supper right away, this time letting Kenneth sit on the table and watch her as she prepared the food. She mixed together everything that was needed for the simple yet delicious casserole. She chose to make it because not only did Kenneth relish it, but his father did too. Supper was a...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:53:58 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297942 Annabelle’s hands could barely stay on the steering wheel as she drove from trembling so hard. The tears that were finally noticed cascaded down her face, and for the first time in a long, long time her hair was a mess. It seemed that now that she was out of the house and alone in the car, her thoughts, actions, and words could finally catch up...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:53:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297941 Kenneth ran through the house, but without the normal smile that usually adorned his bright face. He soon found his grandmother and wrapped his arms around her leg. “Grammy! Where’s Mommy?” He looked up at her with the clear and innocent blue-green eyes and was once again ignored. His grandmother would answer any question that he...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:52:52 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297940 Philip wasn’t quite sure how he was going to go about it. His mother made it sound just so easy but he knew that it wasn’t. It would be easier if they didn’t have a kid together, but they did and Philip was going to do everything in his power to make sure that he was the one who had custody of Kenneth. But he didn’t know how ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:52:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297939 The last thing that Philip was expecting was a phone call at 11:34 p.m. but that was exactly what he got. He had been lying in bed, just staring at the ceiling when the phone jangled beside him. He stared at it confused for a moment, thinking about the time. When it rang again he suddenly remembered that not only was Kenneth asleep, but so was his mot...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:51:50 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297938 Annabelle opened her eyes to the insistent noise coming from the way that the door would be. She covered her ears with her hands and scrunched up her face in a look of pain. “Uh, knock it off!” She rolled over and pressed her face into the sheets. But she took in only one shallow breath and came up sputtering. Those covers had defin...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:51:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297937 That night Tabitha stayed with Annabelle. The motel had two beds and right now Annabelle couldn’t be moved over to Tabitha’s place. So, she simply stayed. It wasn’t like Tabitha had anyone to go home to anyway, right now she and Annabelle were about even in the relationship mode although thankfully Tabitha was spared all of the pain....[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:50:40 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297936 Mags pulled open the door to the little coffee house on the corner of 5th and Charlotte. The only reason why Annabelle knew that of course was because the sign above the double doors to the place just happened to say: * The Little Coffee House * On 5th and Charlotte As they walked in, Annabelle noticed that most of ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:50:07 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297935 “Mommy!” The voice cried in the middle of the night and Annabelle felt her eyes snap open. That was, without a doubt, the sound of Kenneth. And the only emotion that filled his voice was fear. Annabelle leapt out of bed, not even bothering to check if it roused the sleeping Philip next to her. She didn’t care right now, her only t...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:48:11 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297933 Annabelle used the key that Tabitha had given her to get into the apartment and went to her “room” to set down the box. As she passed the telephone she noticed that the answering machine was blinking. For a moment she hesitated. She wasn’t sure if it was really her place to check the messages. It’s not like it will be for ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:47:26 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297932 Annabelle didn’t see anything of Allen and Mags over the weekend because she was focused on one main thing. This Sunday was to be her first visiting period with Kenneth. And even though it was going to be incredibly hard, she was prepared to do anything for Kenneth. Which was why she went over to the house early on Saturday morning to set somet...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:45:36 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297931 Instead of dropping everyone off at their respected homes, Tabitha invited the other two to just hang out at the apartment for a while. Everyone agreed, ignoring the comment that Tabitha had made at the club and went inside. It was getting late and it seemed like everyone was starting to sober up. They all lay in a circle on their stomachs looking i...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:45:04 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297930 Annabelle felt the nervousness creep upon her as she stood in her room, wet towel wrapped loosely around her body and she considered what she was going to wear. It was Sunday and she was going to see Kenneth. It was amazing how the past few days had went by. She had worked Friday at the coffee shop, of course with Allen watching her back the whole t...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:43:58 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297929 Allen bustled around the coffee shop, wiping down the tables making sure that he was ready for the day. Even though he was technically open, no one had come yet and he was still readying the shop for those who would come in for a muffin or something later on. Wetting the last table, he tossed the cloth on the counter and went over to his check list, to...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:43:21 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297928 After getting back from working all day long, Annabelle was ready to just throw on her old sweats, one of the few articles of clothing Annabelle still had from when she left Philip, and crawl into bed to dream sweet dreams. Unfortunately, Tabitha had another plan. "Elle!" Tabitha cried, pouncing on her friend as she opened the door. "...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:42:46 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297927 "Sorry I'm late, Allen!" Allen didn't even bother to turn around as he fumbled with the cash register. "You told me you would be late." Annabelle moved around the counter. "I know, but I'm later than the late I told you I would be." "Well don't worry - whoa." He looked at Annabelle, stunned. ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:42:05 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297926 Annabelle found herself busy the next few days, going through the list with Tabitha and working whenever Allen made her work. They weren't ever alone working again though, for summer had really kicked in there and they needed more than just two waiters working at once. It was Saturday and Annabelle was spending a little extra time in the bathroom...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:41:16 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297925 "Sign here...on the back page...and then date on this line." Annabelle followed the instructions of the banker, and when she was all signed she handed the papers back with a smile. The man smiled back at her and nodded. "Alright Ms. Melvey! You are all finished here; everything should be processed by Thursday." Standing up, she...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:40:47 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297924 Annabelle ran her fingers through her hair and grabbed her purse before walking into the living room. It was a week since the big July 4th weekend and this was her first day off since then. It isn't exactly a day off. She thought as she found Mags leaning on the counter, just like she had left her. "I'm going to get you ...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:40:14 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297923 Annabelle awoke slowly; cheerful sunlight streamed through the edge of her curtains and onto her face. She blinked a little, adjusting to the site of the tv stand in front of her and her recliner in the corner of her eye. She didn't need to remember where she was, she knew. The feel of the futon under her was familiar, bringing her back to her d...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:39:41 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297922 "Although I did have a DUI..." Annabelle sighed before gazing over at her friend. "Should I really mention that?" Tabitha chewed thoughtfully on a soggy McDonald's french fry. They were sitting in Tabitha's apartment on a cloudy Sunday afternoon, slowly going over what Annabelle was going to say to the judge, and what...[Read Full Post] Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:38:56 EDT http://www.Writing.Com/main/books/entry_id/297921