Writing journal

Assignment: To create a complete short story in exactly 55 words – no more, no less

Robert tucked a strand of loose hair behind the girl's ear. What was her name again? He was a bit drunk. She was much drunker. He leaned in for a kiss. His wife would never find out.

“I gotta go to the bathroom,” the girl giggled as she left.

He waited patiently, savouring what the night may bring him.

It'd been twenty minutes before he realised his wallet was gone, and so was the girl.