Something Like Stories - Volume One (Something Like..., #7)

by Jay Bell

Victor Hemingway (note: Star Courtney did finally respond to my messages, and despite being nice, she’s just as guarded about her past as her son is about his. I was only able to add a few basic facts to her profile above, but while speaking with her, I took the chance to mention the other people from Warrensburg. She reacted strongest to Victor’s name and agreed to write down her thoughts about him. What you see below is the result.) Born: March, 13th, 1972 Height: 5’9” Build: Victor had little respect for regular mealtimes and rarely seemed concerned about food, so it was a miracle he weighed anything at all. Other physical traits: He had mismatched eyes, one green and one brown. I thought I was mistaken when I first noticed them, but when I brushed his hair aside—it was longer back then, and without thinking, I just reached out, the tips of my fingers bumping against his forehead before I swept his bangs back, just so I could see better. That was the first time I ever touched him, and I don’t care how ridiculous it sounds, I knew then we were meant to be together. In retrospect, maybe I was wrong. Hobbies and interests: I’m tempted to say “debating” and leave it at that because Victor was the most contrary person I ever met. He loved ideas, and his favorite way of exploring them was to argue every little point. Noteworthy relatives: His mother’s name was Rachel. He also had a cousin named Donny, who must have come from somewhere. I’m afraid that’s all I know. Motto/Quot...