Today, I arrived at the supermarket at 9am forgetting that it doesn’t open until 10am on a Sunday. I decided to go for a walk in our local country park. After a short walk, I sat down and started writing down the idea for this flash fiction piece. Whilst there, I was intrigued to see two old gents chatting in the park bench just a short distance away from me. I couldn’t resist doing a bit of writer eavesdropping. They were so lovely – one was my dad’s age – and he mentioned it’s his birthday next Saturday! They were talking about the passing of time, their youth, and the like. I enjoyed their company so much, lol, Little did they know!!! I hope I see them again! Anyway, I digress. Perhaps, they will feature in a future flash fiction piece that I will write.
For now, this is the flash I came up with:
March 18, 2021, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story that takes place a year later. It can be any year. Explore the past year or another significant passing of time to a character. Go where the prompt leads!
The sun shone, bathing my face with a pink glow as I sat in the garden of our new villa.
Portugal. I’ve always loved this beautiful country. Now we’re here for keeps.
My husband played a cheery tune on his guitar. The stress of COVID diminished with each strum and every note. Tears streamed from his eyes. Tears streamed from my eyes. I reached out and touched his hand. No one else could make this happen. No one would brave enough to take such a chance during a pandemic. Only him.
We didn’t speak, our tears told the story.
Here’s the link to Charli’s post: https://carrotranch.com/2021/03/19/march-18-flash-fiction-challenge-2/
Hope you enjoyed the flash. I still hope to live in Portugal one day… let’s see whether it happens! If anyone can make it happen my hubby can! Lol.
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So touching, Sis. We all want this to disappear, so we can get on with the lives we had been planning ❤
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Yes, Ritu everything feels so suspended as if we can’t move forward. So, its good to have those dreams waiting for better times. x
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Absolutely. We can’t forget our dreams. The time will come, when we can fulfil them! ❤
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Yes we’re still hoping we’ll get there!
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Powerful, Marje. It’s surprising what eves-dropping can do for your creative mind. I do it all the time.
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Yes, Hugh me too! I was kind of glad that Tescos was shut as I really enjoyed my morning eavesdropping! Sometimes, things are meant to be. 🙂
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A great story. I liked the story of you eavesdropping as well. I’m sure these two gentlemen will show up in other stories. A great morning.
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Thank you. Yes, I have a feeling they will Darlene. An enjoyable morning. Unexpected! . Hope you are having a lovely Sunday. x
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A lovely moment, Marje 🙂
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Loved this, Sis! ❤
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