The sheet of paper with Maxim’s fate written on it was burning a hole in his coat pocket. He’d read it twice and heard the decision said to his face that afternoon, and he still wasn’t entirely certain he believed it. His hand twitched towards his pocket and he had to pull it back towardsContinue reading “Floral Arrangements – Five”
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Floral Arrangements – Four
Unlike her father Linden was an incredibly easy-going person, not at all shy about sharing her opinion, and more than willing to turn a blind eye to poor manners if it kept the conversation going. She was also, Maxim thought with a little spite, easier on the eyes. Maxim had taken to monopolising aContinue reading “Floral Arrangements – Four”
Floral Arrangements – Three
The most unbearable part of this entire ordeal was easily the waiting. He was spending entire days on just that now, waiting for his future to be decided. Every now and then someone would show up with a question or eight, or a note for him to sign, and then it would be yet moreContinue reading “Floral Arrangements – Three”
Floral Arrangements – Two
The door shut with a click behind them, and Maxim turned his back on it once he’d been assured it was secured. ‘Gerbera’ was inspecting the room that Gregory had given him for the duration of his trial, her countenance one of innocent curiosity. Her features were warmed and softened by the light in theContinue reading “Floral Arrangements – Two”
Rory Banks 