Best Acrostic Story

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Congratulations to Melissa, winner of "Best Acrostic Story" for the month of December 2009.

Back Seat Driver (Acrostic Story)

Bethany had a way of irritating anyone she rode in the car with. Her endless chatter was distracting. By the time whoever had ridden with her got out of the car, they were digging through their purses looking for a bottle of Tylenol.

Against her better judgment Angie agreed to pick Bethany up for work. They each took turns driving back and forth to do their part in cutting back on pollution. Funny thing was when it come to Bethany's turn to drive she always scooted over to the passenger seat and insisted someone else drove.

Cautiously backing out of Bethany's drive, Angie flipped on the turn signal indicating her right hand turn. Bethany instantly made the comment, "You know you should have turned your signal on at least half a block before you were going to turn. Angie gritted her teeth and said nothing.

Karma had a way of making it's round when it was least expected. On this Angie placed all her hopes.

Seriously, thought Angie, how much longer she could stand to car pool with Bethany's back seat driving she didn't know.

Ever minute out on the freeway with Bethany was a little prick to her already throbbing head. Angie tried to employ the count to ten method of easing her frustration.

Again from the back seat Bethany made a comment. This time it was about Angie's speed. "Goodness Angie, where did you learn to drive? I mean can you go any faster, at this speed we'll get there next year."

Thump, thump, thump Angie's heart raced along with her blood pressure. Please she prayed, let Bethany get lock jaw or a sore throat.

Daring to look back in the rear view mirror Angie shot Bethany one of those go to blazes look and stuck her tongue out. She knew it was childish but at this point she didn't care.

Readjusting her mirror, Angie pretended she'd meant to do that, readjust the mirror that is.

Irritated at her apparent lack of helpful criticism Bethany, shut her mouth.

Valerie covered her mouth with her hand to prevent her laugh from escaping. She knew how Angie felt. Last week it was her turn to drive and Bethany had barked out driving instructions all the way from her house to work. Valerie swore she'd never offer to drive again after that week. A person could only take so much from a back seat driver.

Everyone sighed a breath of relied when Angie parked her car at work. Everyone jumped out fast to put some distance between Bethany and them. Patience was at a end with them all.

Reaching the steps to the building Bethany misstepped and took a fall. Hearing her call for help Angie and Valerie turned around and started laughing. I swear Bethany, you should tell us when you are going to make a spectacle of yourself, stated Angie. Yeah said Valerie the least you could do is give us some signal. Turning back around Angie and Valerie entered the building laughing with satisfied glee. Yep karma had a way of catching up with pains in the butt. There was Bethany at the bottom of the steps with her skirt up around her head. Good thing she'd wore underwear today.

© 12/03/2009 Melissa