From Winamop.com
Dire Acts
by KJ Hannah Greenberg
Sam: A bird cage, a rock, and a palm tree. How quaint.
Genevieve: You wanted a tropical vacation. The virus means no flights, no cruises. I figured we could pretend.
Sam: And if I open the cage?
Genevieve: Dont!
Sam: Oops! I did. Now weve just one bird. Sam moves to kiss Genevieve.
Genevieve: Stop! We might be seen. The curtains wide open
Sam: Everyone knows. Ever since we were returned from that account in upstate New York
Genevieve: That was more than five years ago.
Sam: Yup.
Genevieve: Anyway
Sam: Thanks for the festivities. Nice for our anniversary. I almost couldnt come Sonya stayed home with Ralph in the end since our sitter seems to have caught the virus. This is so much better than sharing a restaurant dinner with her
Genevieve: Im sorry.
Sam: Not me. Threes a crowd. How long do you think shes known?
Genevieve: Long all that talk about the value of an open marriage was just for her to save face.
Sam: Right, I told you about that. He fingers Genevieves collar. Anyway, want to play dress-up?
Genevieve: Dont have that app.
Sam: Sometimes, youre weird.
Genevieve: As you like.
Sam: So, should I divorce her?
Genevieve: Poverty doesnt become you. How would you buy your fancy clothes and expensive wines?
Sam: Poverty doesnt become you, either. Like this?
Genevieve: Sparkly!
Sam: Im sorry about the bird.
Genevieve: Just a prop. No trouble.
Sam: Social distancing at the outdoor bar?
Genevieve: Im tired. I had to fire two people given the slump. I hope we stay afloat. Upper managements due to receive salary cuts.
How bout we order delivery from Jungle Birds. They include Campari. That would fit tonights theme.
Sam: I shouldnt have stepped on the budgie. Really, Im sorry.
Genevieve: Things happen. I love you.
Sam: Sleep with me?
Genevieve: Did you finally get your shots?
Sam: Nope.
Genevieve: Deal breaker. Oh, look, my sisters texting. Excuse me.
Genevieve walks into an adjacent room.
Before Sam leaves the apartment, he again opens the cage.
The second bird hops to the edge of the cages door.
Sam grabs that budgie and Sam squeezes it to death before letting himself out. No happiness, here.
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