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Prompt #4: First
Word count: 100
Gregory glared at her, his face melting in disgust. She paused, watching his eyes flicker over her dismissively. Cringing under his appraisal, she let go of a breath she didn't know she was holding when he turned and left the room.
An overwhelming silence pressed down on her as she turned her back on the spot where he stood. An eye for an eye, she thought bitterly. She waited for a vengeful relief that did not come.
Her blue eyes fell on the crystal decanter and she fingered it delicately. Relief would come in the first gratifying sip of vodka.