The Beginning of A Little Story Called Calais
Author: Braden | Category: Old Stuff, Prose, WritingThe Beginning of Calais
Two people sit in a closed bar. The room is black with only small spotlights on the tables that seem to highlight the lonely and desperate, but separate, couple near the center of the room.
Nikki has been tired of the life she has been leading as a small-time actress in the Atlanta art community. She hasn’t told anybody though, thinking, this is all she should expect in her life. She’s just damn lucky to be alive. Lucky…to be…alive. She thinks.
A sad story yes, but not nearly as sad as her companion.
Michael has never in his life been tired, or for that matter, without something to do with his time. But in all his years, he has never done anything of any importance. A frivolous life. A life without direction and without meaning. Unfortunately, Michael doesn’t know it.
Until tonight…
Braden Stephens (no date)
