This mash-up brought to you by Trifecta’s very last one-word challenge, followed by Inspiration Monday‘s prompt. Both of which in turn were inspired by The Replacements, of course…
The heels clicked smugly against hardwood, to satisfy her feeling victorious.
Never deeming a backward glance required – relishing with blind dispassion his devastation over losing her – as such, she never glimpsed the ball-peen rushing towards her head.
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That’ll teach her about the perils of relishing that blind dispassion. I think she’ll really get it through her head. This was killer, t. Truly.
Touche, and Touche, V!
I like when heels smack smugly, but wow that’s one hell of a headache.
Just goes to show, you should look back, just once, before you go.
Might want to even walk full backwards, just to make sure!
Ha! Like her, I didn’t see that coming. I rather like the heels-on-hardwood/ball-peen-hammer connection.
I’m so glad you saw the connection Christine – thanks!
There is a lesson right there. Unless they are dead you should always keep an eye on a vanquished enemy. Good use of the two prompts.
Much thanks, and yes, yes you should!
Never underestimate a well-placed peen.
Never…!
The way you engaged the reader’s senses in this is stellar…I can hear those heels and the subsequent rush of air as the ball-peen flies to hit the target. Excellent!
Thank you so much for that, C.C., that truly means a lot =)
I like the clicking heels opening line. I’ve made a mental note to cast at least one over-the-shoulder glance should I exit the room after an emotional discussion :)
More than one might be merited, depending =) Thank you!
Hee!hee!What a clever twist-loved this :D
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
:-)
And they say to watch out for a woman scorned!
Ah yes, there’s a little “woman scorned” in us all!
Some of whom are apparently also endowed with a hammer and pretty good aim =)
Hahaha Another good reason for backing out of rooms!
=)
Well, isn’t she a piece of work! Ouch – but she asked for it.