Femme Fatale?
Life Happens!32 total reviews
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a romantic happily ever after story. After the first marriage, you might have been burned on the whole idea. The femme fatale was a nice interlude preparing you for the best choice. This is an ultimately sweet romance.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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This is a romantic happily ever after story. After the first marriage, you might have been burned on the whole idea. The femme fatale was a nice interlude preparing you for the best choice. This is an ultimately sweet romance.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Carol, thank you for reading. I wanted to try something different and I am grateful for your kind words. Terry.
Comment from pome lover
good story, and neat way you presented it from the different perspectives.
Had to check to see if this is supposed to be fiction. You are true to your info under your picture, you are indeed a story teller and a good one.
Katharine
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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good story, and neat way you presented it from the different perspectives.
Had to check to see if this is supposed to be fiction. You are true to your info under your picture, you are indeed a story teller and a good one.
Katharine
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Katharine, Thank you for reading this story it is a bit different for me, and I wanted to try something new. There is some fact and some fiction. I appreciated your kind words. Terry.
Comment from BethShelby
I enjoyed your story. It is little sad when things don't work out the way you hoped but both of you found someone else so maybe it did work out after all. Aren't you the one who met you future wife when her cat got in your window or do I have you mixed up with someone else.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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I enjoyed your story. It is little sad when things don't work out the way you hoped but both of you found someone else so maybe it did work out after all. Aren't you the one who met you future wife when her cat got in your window or do I have you mixed up with someone else.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Thank you Beth, you have a good memory! Terry.
Comment from royowen
I thought for one minute that this was fact, I sort of romance biographical account, but certainly not, I like it, because it could be one of those modernistic things, but one can tell that it is something that happens, I liked the "his" and "hers" excerpts Terry, well done, blessings Roy
Typo ; I could have me(e)t him 2: Moved to a lake resort(,)
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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I thought for one minute that this was fact, I sort of romance biographical account, but certainly not, I like it, because it could be one of those modernistic things, but one can tell that it is something that happens, I liked the "his" and "hers" excerpts Terry, well done, blessings Roy
Typo ; I could have me(e)t him 2: Moved to a lake resort(,)
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Roy, thank you for the review, partly fact, partly fiction, and thanks for the edits. Terry.
Comment from karenina
This was a twist! Ah, those Femme Fatales!-- I was amused to find that Merriam Webster has two quite different definitions:
"1): a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations
2): a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery"
Definition one seems to have a direct agenda and would apply, as per your opening presentation, to the situation here. Definition two could be any woman, really~~ Charm and mystery can be lovely attributes if not directed toward married or unavailable men for the purpose of, say, breaking up a marriage!
I like your "attack" on this:
His story vs. Her Story.
It's a nice interplay between what may have motivated each of them. Seems "he" was not truly committed to that long-term marriage, or he would not have been so easily lured. Seems "she" had a pattern of "overlooking" the sacred vows of marriage in the past!
One can only wonder what her past experience had been, that she chose "unavailable men" ~~ who, upon invitation, deemed themselves, well...available!
This is why your conclusion is so satisfactory! "He" realized she may well have been "definition number two" ~ and may not have taken it farther if "he" wasn't so darn willing!
Great read! Happy endings all around! The femme fatale was no more so than "he" was a lothario it seems...
Sometimes God gives us a "course correction." Sometimes, it's all about the hormones!
As for my take?
Glad they both found happiness with time and the right partners!
Karenina
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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This was a twist! Ah, those Femme Fatales!-- I was amused to find that Merriam Webster has two quite different definitions:
"1): a seductive woman who lures men into dangerous or compromising situations
2): a woman who attracts men by an aura of charm and mystery"
Definition one seems to have a direct agenda and would apply, as per your opening presentation, to the situation here. Definition two could be any woman, really~~ Charm and mystery can be lovely attributes if not directed toward married or unavailable men for the purpose of, say, breaking up a marriage!
I like your "attack" on this:
His story vs. Her Story.
It's a nice interplay between what may have motivated each of them. Seems "he" was not truly committed to that long-term marriage, or he would not have been so easily lured. Seems "she" had a pattern of "overlooking" the sacred vows of marriage in the past!
One can only wonder what her past experience had been, that she chose "unavailable men" ~~ who, upon invitation, deemed themselves, well...available!
This is why your conclusion is so satisfactory! "He" realized she may well have been "definition number two" ~ and may not have taken it farther if "he" wasn't so darn willing!
Great read! Happy endings all around! The femme fatale was no more so than "he" was a lothario it seems...
Sometimes God gives us a "course correction." Sometimes, it's all about the hormones!
As for my take?
Glad they both found happiness with time and the right partners!
Karenina
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Karenina, Dang, you really got it! And thank you for letting me try something way out of my normal comfort zone. Terry
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Great job!
Comment from nomi338
This is an excellent example of how capricious life can be. You meet someone that you kind of get along with, she makes you laugh, the sex is good, she is not hard on the eyes. So, you take the plunge and hope for the best. Soon after the stress of living with a stranger posses the first of many challenges. How well you weather the storms that will appear, will determine the success or failure of the relationship. When someone else enters the picture who is more accommodating, the original relationship is probably doomed at that point. The next may not last forever either, but it could serve to end what was doomed from the beginning. From that standpoint, your story dovetails perfectly with my surmising.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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This is an excellent example of how capricious life can be. You meet someone that you kind of get along with, she makes you laugh, the sex is good, she is not hard on the eyes. So, you take the plunge and hope for the best. Soon after the stress of living with a stranger posses the first of many challenges. How well you weather the storms that will appear, will determine the success or failure of the relationship. When someone else enters the picture who is more accommodating, the original relationship is probably doomed at that point. The next may not last forever either, but it could serve to end what was doomed from the beginning. From that standpoint, your story dovetails perfectly with my surmising.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Nomi, excellent analysis as usual and thank you for reading while I tried something different! Terry.
Comment from Tom Horonzy
I felt after reading this I was coming off a tilt-a-whirl. Round and round, dizzying experience but as Candy told Charlie Harper what she found in Alan sexually she answered, it may take him a while, but he gets me there.
In conclusion, Charley was the express, but Alan took his time to arrive at the proper destination. IDK why I am telling you this other than your story got to the end rather nicely.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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I felt after reading this I was coming off a tilt-a-whirl. Round and round, dizzying experience but as Candy told Charlie Harper what she found in Alan sexually she answered, it may take him a while, but he gets me there.
In conclusion, Charley was the express, but Alan took his time to arrive at the proper destination. IDK why I am telling you this other than your story got to the end rather nicely.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Tom, thank you for reading while I tried something very different for me. Terry.
Comment from Shirley McLain
We all have those heartbreaks. This was a great story from the his/hers perspective. I enjoyed the read and didn't see any errors. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Shirley
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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We all have those heartbreaks. This was a great story from the his/hers perspective. I enjoyed the read and didn't see any errors. I hope you have a wonderful Sunday. Shirley
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Shirley, Thank for the six stars!!! And another thank you for reading while I tried something very different for me. Terry.
Comment from LJbutterfly
Wow! This story moved at such a fast pace I feel like I've been blown through a wind tunnel. I enjoyed the creative way you moved from one story and point of view to another. I never knew what to expect. I thought the "spaghetti" lady was going to be your wife, but you surprised me. This is a well written and delightful story.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Wow! This story moved at such a fast pace I feel like I've been blown through a wind tunnel. I enjoyed the creative way you moved from one story and point of view to another. I never knew what to expect. I thought the "spaghetti" lady was going to be your wife, but you surprised me. This is a well written and delightful story.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Thank you for review and reading something that was very different for me. I appreciate your kind comments. Terry.
Comment from Annmuma
First attempt at romantic 'fiction'? It is well done. I always want more dialogue because i feel as if it allows me to get to know the characters better -- but that is just me. You did a fantastic job of stepping inside the heads of the characters and doing their thinking for them. Great job and I'm looking forward to the next romantic fiction, ann
But I meet him in Dallas. (I think it should be I met him in Dallas)
It is all in the presentation. (My favorite line in the story!! That is life in one sentence.)
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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First attempt at romantic 'fiction'? It is well done. I always want more dialogue because i feel as if it allows me to get to know the characters better -- but that is just me. You did a fantastic job of stepping inside the heads of the characters and doing their thinking for them. Great job and I'm looking forward to the next romantic fiction, ann
But I meet him in Dallas. (I think it should be I met him in Dallas)
It is all in the presentation. (My favorite line in the story!! That is life in one sentence.)
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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LOL, Thank you for the review and the stars, I will make the edit. Terry.