‘I am looking forward to camping with you.’
She smiled at me, and as always it made my heart melt.
‘This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen,’ she said and clapped her hands like a little girl.
Even after so many years, I am fascinated by her ability to share her joy.
For her, it’s a castle, and I am her Prince, no matter where we are.
All of a sudden the tent looks inviting and I look forward to camping as well.
We will make it work, we will not be homeless for too long.
(Word Count: 99)
This is this weeks entry for the Friday Fictioneers. The 100-word photo challenge is held by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Please, click >>>here<<< and join the fun. It’s amazing how much we can tell with just a hundred words.
Beautiful! I think I am married to that woman, except she would not be so happy to be living in a tent, based on our last experience. 🙂
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I really enjoyed the subtlety of your take on the prompt. She was very sweet and unaffected. I had a friend a bit like that at school. Had such an appreciation for the little things and always so excited when you’d give her a present.
Great twist in the last line.
xx Rowena
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Thank you Rowena
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Lovely story, Bridget. I hope they soon have a home also. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thank you Suzanne!
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Very sweet story.
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I’d like to get to know this woman. She seems like a lovely person.
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I thought so 🙂
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A feel good story of a relationship that’s almost certainly bound to last. Lovely!
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Thank you Sandra
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Lovely story of hope and optimism. I liked the line ” clapped her hands like a little girl.” I could envision her.
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I am glad you took your time and left a comment. You made my day 🙂
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a roof over their head is still more than some have. Nice story, well written as well 🙂
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Thank you.
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Love this!
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Thank you Rosemary. I am glad you did.
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Their not homeless, just houseless. I have a feeling they’ll make it.
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I like that statement, I like it more than I can say.
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Brilliant! I wasn’t expecting the ending and loved the different perspectives. Beautifully done.
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Always to look on the bright side of life is a rare gift.
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It’s a blessing I suppose.
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Great last line, changes the general feel of the story. Quite heartwarming even if they are currently homeless.
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Dear HQ,
They’re not homeless at all and your story illustrates that perfectly. Very well done.
Yours,
Doug
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Thank you Doug!
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BTW what does “HQ” stand for…I am almost afraid to ask. 🙂
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Oh. Love may not conquer all, but it sure does help. Great story, Bridget.
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Thank you my friend.
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The twist at the end was both unexpected and heartbreaking.
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I have become quite a twister 🙂 Wait until I start writing crime stories.
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Dear Bridget,
She’s definitely a keeper. Sweetly told story that ended on a hopeful note. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle!
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Great last line, quite a turnaround. I guess we should all learn to me more grateful for what we have got. Excellent.
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8 Years ago we lost our home. One day I will write about it. Attitude is everything!
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The darkness in that last line said so much… but hopefully it could change for the better.
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That was truly sweet. It’s all about attitude!
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I believe so.
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Great writing about a increasing problem
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Beautiful.
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Thank you Indira!
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🙂 Have a nice day.
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Ah, that was very well told – and so much in that last line! You built a lovelt relationship in so few words, and then the killer at the end. Nicely done. And you’re right – we can cram a hell of a lot in 100 words 🙂
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