Short Story

Lucy was walking her dog in the park one morning when she ran into Roger. She hadn’t seen
Roger for years, since they had broken up. They had gone out for only six months back in
2004, but Roger had left her for a reason she had never discovered. So, today, when she was
walking in the park, she was very surprised to see Roger. “Hi, Roger!” she said. Roger looked
at her and said, Oh, hi Lucy. It’s been a long time. How are you? Oh, I’m fine. said Lucy. I
was just walking my dog in the park. What have you been doing the last few years? asked
Roger. Oh, you know.” said Lucy. “The usual things. I’ve been working, getting married,
having children. Normal things that everybody does. And you? What have you been doing?
Oh, not much. I’ve been living with my parents this whole time. Are you working? No, I’m
not. I’m looking for a job. The company I was working for closed last year. Well, that’s
interesting, said Lucy. So… Do you want to go get a coffee?” asked Roger. “I’ve got some
time before my mother have expects me back at home. No, thanks, said Lucy. My children
are waiting for me at home. I’m going to make lunch. It’s good to see you, though. It’s good
to see you, too. Lucy turned and walked away. Her dog followed her, and Roger have watched
her until she disappeared among the trees.

Fatima Guerra