Bronagh's mother watched her toying with her food. "Sit up straight, Bronnie," she chided, "and finish your dinner. Your father's ready to read you a story." "I don't want to." "Well, if you'd rathe ... [+]
Mehdi M. Kashani lives and writes in Toronto, Canada. One of his stories was recently a finalist for Canadian National Magazines Awards. "Save the Date" was originally published in Apt, a Literary Magazine. It is now a part of Short Édition's series, The Current.
Originally published in Apt, a Literary Magazine
They did it for the hell of it. They knew they wouldn't last. Their friends knew; their families knew; even their dog knew, though it wasn't invited to the wedding.It was fun, especially when they recited until Divorce do us part.During a hike they'd made the decision. After reaching the peak, a few meters away from the rest of their gang, they relaxed under a leafy tree. "We did it, we climbed a mountain," he said. "What's left to do?" she asked. That was a tough question. They'd done lots together, maybe even everything."Let's get married."She liked his idea.Their friends welcomed the news.