I like to walk by the river at dawn – it helps me reflect, to see things more clearly.
“We were only drifting along, you and I,” he’d said, “not really going anywhere.”
That wasn’t the way I’d seen it; I thought we had a future together. He was everything to me.
I didn’t watch him go, just let him drift away.
Besides, I had to bury the knife and freshen up a tad; I hate messy endings.
I like to walk by the river. I see things more clearly.
To be honest, now I’m wondering whether he really was my type.
Apologies for a re-tread again, originally posted 10 years ago, although I believe it may have had a second outing five years ago. My excuse this week is unique – it was our silver wedding anniversary yesterday. How time flies. Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers; why not join us?
castelsarrasin 
Beautifully understated.
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Thanks for reading, Neil.
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Gosh! She literally watched him drift away & put an end to the mess.
Knife is buried somewhere in the river-bed. Will the cops be on her trail?
Rivers hold so many secrets…
The Blue Birds- By Anita
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Thanks for reading, Anita.
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Dear Sandra,
I love the way you bring this story full circle with a little murder in between. I think I might remember this one…but only because it’s so good. A pleasure to read it again. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks for reading Rochelle. Hope all is well with you as we glide gently into the autumn months.
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You murder so nicely m’dear…….hahaha! Rather cool, calm and collected if you ask me!
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Detachment, my dear. No point getting hung up about proposals and disposals. Thanks for reading.
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Very nice 😉
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Thanks for reading Trish.
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Like Ain said, you murder so smoothly, Sandra! Wonderful circle you’ve created here (repeat or not. We ain’t judging!) Happy Silver!
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Plenty of practice Dale. Though as Jen said, we don’t murder as much or as often on FF these days. Thanks for reading.
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You are an expert! Do you think we should more? 😉 Always a pleasure reading you.
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\Great dark tale!
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Remember the day when is wasn’t FF until somebody got murdered? Seems to be less of that around these days, but yours were always standouts – the subtlety and circularity of this one make it a masterclass.
CONGRATULATIONS on the silver wedding – what a wonderful story to celebrate it with too 😉
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Yes, it was a hotbed of murder at one point, I remember. Then someone pointed it out to me and I switched over to dysfunctional families. I’d had far more experience with that anyway. 🙂
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She seems so cold, treating a murder in a what.else.is.new? way
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Thanks for reading, Larry.
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Truly chilling!
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Thanks for reading! 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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Sandra,
A window into a psychopathic mind. wonderfully written!
pax,
dora
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Thanks for reading, Dora.
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Wow. This was a very well written chiller. Congratulations on your silver anniversary, Sandra 🙂
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Thank you! Yes, 25 years… how time flies.
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Oh my gosh the twist, I did NOT see that coming! Very cleverly done.
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If she was to get caught she’d probably get 25 years, but they wouldn’t be nearly as satisfying as those that you have just celebrated! Congratulations, Sandra.
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Happy Anniversary! I hope it’s filled with joy. Great story ten years ago, still great today! 🙂
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Congratulations on the anniversary. I hope you cut the cake first with the knife.
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Happy anniversary!
Everybody else already commented on the masterful use of repetitions here. I also loved the humour. I am a bad person and laughed out loud.
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Teehee! I love how you subverted the tranquillity of my photograph! Great little story, Sandra.
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Congratulations,
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‘Freshen up a tad’… Ooo I loved that. With that you didn’t just bury the knife, you twisted it too. I hope the poor chap deserved it.
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Maybe he wasn’t her type after all. Lovely tale.
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come to think of it, murder can be less messy if you can get away with it.
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We never know what behind the facade.
Great story, Sandra. I enjoyed the flow.
Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
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What a cool way to bump off one you’d loved (hopefully!). Loved this story, Sandra.
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