Dinner at the Diner (Out of Order)

by Russell Ruffino

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“Happy Anniversary babe.” Stu, passed the small crudely wrapped package across to Rachel.

“Oh Stu you remembered!” She squealed and grabbed at the package. Before unwrapping it she reached into a bag by her feet and pulled a delicately wrapped package of her own, it was blue paper, Stu’s favourite colour. “Lets open them together.”

Stu unwrapped the package it to find a rare vinyl by Godspeed You! Black Emperor and what’s more it was singed by at least 5 of the members. Stu was gobsmacked, this must have taken time and effort to track down and Rachel was a busy person.

“Oh Stu, this ring is gorgeous.”

“I hope you don’t want to take it back, because it’s my Great-Aunts, left to me in her will for some reason.”

“Wow Stu, to think I just got you that cd thingy.”

“No babe, I love this, it’s amazing.” Stu looked at his watch. “Oh no.”

“What is it honey?”

I’m really sorry babe but I gotta split, I’ll explain tomorrow, love you.” He kissed a confused Rachel on the cheek and left The Diner.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Dinner at the Diner (Out of Order)

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Tragic, tragic, tragic. Great set-up so far.

  2. Dinner at the Diner (Out of Order)

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I love the order you’ve placed this in thus far. You’ve injected a huge dosage of pathos here with this installment. Very believable characters.

  3. Dinner at the Diner (Out of Order)

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    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I’m expecting a huge twist from this. Like maybe Stu is the driver from the previous entry? I don’t know, it’s just the way my mind works, always looking for a way to ruin the surprise.
    In any case, another great entry. This really sets up some nice character development.

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