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Cold Winnipeg: A Short Story
Cold Winnipeg
Lucy Graham looked at her bright white scarf in her hands and she felt happy. She walked over to the window and reflected on her welcoming surroundings. She had always loved what cold Winnipeg had to offer. For it was a place that encouraged her tendency to feel happy.
Then she saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the figure of Chris Poller. Chris was an unforgiveable coward with deceiving eyes and lips of lies. Also known as her “ex”. Lucy gulped down her partially cold coffee. She glanced at her own reflection; she was a smart, intelligent college student taking the 7am bus to go to school. He never takes the 7am bus unless he wants to tell me something. What could Chris possibly want?
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Chris came closer, as if he was going to make a move on Lucy. Lucy leaned in as well. “Did that just happen…?” Lucy said with a little chuckle. “Yeah, I think so.” Said Chris hoping she would feel the same way. “Chris?” whispered Lucy. “Yes?” said Chris. “I love you.” said Lucy. I have never stopped loving you. “Me too!” exclaimed Chris. “But….” sighed Lucy. Chris looked down with sadness in his eyes, knowing they would never be together again. “Lucy, I want to say I’m sorry, for everything. I really do mean it. I wish we could just go back, to the good old days, back when we had no worries, no problems. Just a girl and a boy fulfilling their dreams. Just hear this Lucy, One day; I hope you find the man of your dreams. I hope you’re blessed with beautiful children, house, clothing and everything marriage has to offer. Just, if I beg of you, Lucy. Don’t fall for a man like me.” Lucy stood in shock, surprised at the man Chris has become. He was no longer an evil coward, but a man that recognises his mistakes, and Lucy appreciated that. Chris got on the transit bus, not even looking back. She looked at her watch; it was 7:13am, on a Cold, Winnipeg
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