This is in response to Rochelle’s Weekly Photo Prompt for Friday Fictioneers.
Word Count: 100
“It’s always a pleasure talking to you ma’am.”
He opened the car door and gestured gallantly for me to alight.
We walked down the boulevard.
He was ex-army. Tall. Strongly built. With a pronounced limp.
We had met at a charity. Then on another occasion…Then again…
At first reticent he had gradually opened up.
And talked about the war, his nightmares, his dead wife…children settled abroad.
I listened.
Offered him coffee when his eyes misted.
He’d thank me profusely for listening to him patiently.
I’d smile back.
It’s a month now.
I am still waiting…
(97 Words)
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Footnote:
When I was into writing short stories my friends would request me to write something romantic. I thought spooky stuff was my forte. I am afraid this is the best I can come up with respect to romance.
Very well written
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Thank you Rajendraji
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It’s my pleasure
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You have melded romantic and spooky
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Hee Hee 😄😄 Habits die hard…but I was just writing a romantic story 😛
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We always appreciate someone who listens to us empathetically, and you did it, gc. I like this kindness story of yours.
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Thank you dear Hazel. If it helps someone , then one should always listen to that person. He or she may have so many things to say.
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Yes. My pleasure, gc
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Aww, what a sweet story
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Thank you Sadje. ☺️
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You’re most welcome
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What a poignant piece! The restraint in storytelling makes the ending even more powerful. That last line lingers long after reading. Beautifully done.
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Thank you so much Mahananda.
I guess I can write romantic pieces now 😁
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Loved the last line. I wonder how long her patience will last for
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That’s a million dollar question.
Perhaps her wait will be over soon.
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Maybe he just too afraid to take the next step…
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Yes, that could be the reason 😉
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A nice open-ended story 😊
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So what are you waiting for? Go get him!
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Nice! But…I’m like you, I’ll always choose spooky over romance every time 🙂
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Ne too. Anytime 🙂
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Wanting to read more! 😊
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Hee … Hee … 😆😆
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One of them will soon lose interest. What a pity. Wonderful story, Geeta.
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Awww! Nancy. That will be sad 😭
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Dear Geeta,
Perhaps it wasn’t meant to be.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Perhaps it will take time Rochelle.
Namaste
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A difficult subject told with honesty.
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Thank you very much James
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It’s a lovely story. He needs time, and she’s very patient. That’s romantic. 🙂
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Brenda you’ve won my heart with this comment 💖 😆😆
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Geeta, a beautiful story. I am not sure what she is waiting for? Sounds pretty perfect as it is. Expectations can spoil so many things.
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Hmm…Lisa you do have a point. Thanks
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You are very welcome ❤
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