Bulletin board Quote by Donna Kauffman
““I wrote you a note,” she began, and if he thought he’d felt tension before, he wasn’t too sure he wasn’t about to lose his breakfast after that little announcement. “I didn’t know if your phone worked here, and even if it does, I don’t have the number. Same goes for e-mail. I could have left a message at the inn, but then I might as well have posted it on the bulletin board outside the town hall for the whole world to read.” She lifted a shoulder. “So I thought I’d take a page from your book--a very charming one, I might add,” she said, glancing up at him from the corner of her eye. “But the doors to your car were locked, and I didn’t put it under your windshield wiper for the same reason I didn’t leave a message with Grace.” She let out a little breath. “But I did write you a note. I just wanted to go on record. Because I know what I did with Sadie, and you’re probably thinking--” “I’m thinking that unless you’re about to tell me to bugger off back to Australia and never darken your door again, I’m about to be all those things I promised not to be and kiss you senseless right here on the dock, in front of God, the seagulls, and anyone else who happens to be watching, and damn the consequences.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown contemporary fiction, 2021
A character uses humor and bold confession to confront a tense situation, turning fear into a daring, honest declaration of love despite potential fallout.
In simple terms: Bold confession in a tense moment
Speak truth boldly despite risk
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- first date
- public declaration
- relationship crossroads
- high‑stakes conversation
- dramatic climax
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you risk to declare love openly?
- How does humor affect vulnerability?
The confession may backfire and damage relationships