55 Word Story, Example 2

And here I am trying another one. It gets easier with practice.

He came home early, not knowing why. On her way out, she handed him her key as she sidestepped him. Dumbfounded, he turned and watched her get in her car. She never broke her stride. He watched her drive away, knowing he missed his chance to be with her. A tear streaked down his cheek.

Want to try it?

The Hint Fiction Contest  (ASR) Can you tell a story with only a few words? Hint Fiction requires a silver pen. #1253724 by Storm Machine