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Prompt #9: Months
Word count: 100
Olivia sat on the hard plastic chair, waiting expectantly as she stared through the silver chain link. The twin chair on the other side was empty and she shifted anxiously. Patience had never been a virtue of hers.
A door slammed on the other side and she glanced up. The harsh orange of the prison jumpsuit glared against her eyes as Gregory claimed the empty seat. He stared back at her, silent.
"I'm sorry," she whispered as she leaned in and clenched the chain link. "It's been months."
His finger brushed over hers as his lips curled into a smile.