[Write the Story] A Couple Who Married Young
Prompt: A Couple Who Married Young
Words: Monopoly, flashlight, aerospace, exchange, biology, lawyer, machinery, revenge, anthill, concealed
Story
“You know we’ll need a lawyer before we’re done, right?â€
Wesley played the flashlight over the machinery. “Only if we get caught, and we’ve never been caught, Maggie.â€
Maggie kept one hand on Wesley’s back as they picked their way through the aerospace facility. “Then why do I feel like we’re about to get a bad roll in Monopoly?â€
“Honey, we’ve been together for twenty-five years kicking over anthills and exposing the concealed secret underbellies.â€
“Yes, but we were eighteen when we exchanged wedding vows, and this feels more like revenge than expose.†Maggie took a deep breath. “Maybe after this we can take a second honeymoon somewhere with diversity and no extradition.â€
Wesley paused as they reached a locked doorway. “You’re serious.â€
“I am, honey. We’re not getting any younger and these security systems are integrating more and more biology. Let the younger hacktivists take over. We can retire. Teach. Mentor. Maybe have a do-gooder of our own before it’s too late.â€
“You’re bringing this up now?†Wesley popped the lock and eased the door open. “We’re almost there!â€
“Almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.†A gravelly voice said as the room bathed in light. “You’re under arrest.â€
Word Count: 201
Written: 1/23/2020