Creative Writing: Hills Like White Elephants Sequel

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“Hills Like White Elephants” Sequel “Please put the box of dishes in the kitchen,” the woman said, enthusiastically gesturing toward a tiny but inviting, bright yellow room. “Oh! and that lamp goes in the living room!” “And my teddy goes in the pink room!” A girl, about three years of age, exclaimed. “Well! I see that you ladies are clearly enjoying yourselves!” A man said, trying to squeeze through the narrow doorframe while holding a wooden dining chair. “Oh, well of course! Moving is always fun!” “Well that’s one way to look at it.” “What do you mean?” “It’s a little stressful.” “You’re just being a pessimist.” “I’ve been called worse.” “Mommy! Can I go look at the flower garden in the backyard?” “Yes dear, but please be careful! I don’t want you to be tracking mud inside the new house!” …show more content…

“Isn’t she just the cutest little angel?” The man said after a minute. “And to think that you wanted me to have an abortion.” “I was misguided.” “I’d have to agree.” “I just…” The man trailed off. “Yes?” “I just love you so much…I wanted what was best for you. I thought that having a child would mean that we would be too busy to spend quality time with each other.” “Oh, you! Raising a child has done nothing but strengthen our relationship, I’d say.” “And I was worried about the finances…” “And cutting back on our traveling saved us enough to buy this adorable home and expand our family!” “…Expand our family?” “Well…” The woman trailed off, looking up just in time to see her daughter through a clump of dirt at one of the movers. “Hey! Be nice!” “I didn’t do it!” The girl yelled back. The woman rolled her eyes and averted her attention back to her husband, who was now looking at her

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