Romantic comedies tend to combine the love/hate relationship, with love, or the promise of love, winning at the end. This is true in both books and movies, which is why rom-com book sales are quite high.

            In real life, love is often on public display, with hand-holding, kissing, walking shoulder-to-shoulder. Much ado is made about engagements, with the families hosting huge parties. And the, shortly after, the wedding ceremony and reception.

            Lots of smiles, congratulations, and everyone basking in the love.

            Hate often takes place inside the home. That’s where angry words are tossed about. There can be objects thrown, slaps and beatings. Hate often spills out into public when one of the partners tells what’s happening.

            Your task is to write a story in which the love-hate relationship plays a key role.

            Have fun with this one.