Always Cesare
Nine-year-old twins kneeled before the travel trunk in the attic.
“Where’s that key you found?”
“Here,” squealed Alexa,
“Ta-da!”
Small hands tossed yellowed clouds of tissue paper around them. A soft thump sounded.
They stared at the red box; lid popped, brooch spilled. Alana grabbed it. “Love always, Caesar?”
“But that’s not gra…
“No…”
“L-u-n-c-h, girls!”
* * *
“Grandma, who is Caesar?” Alexa asked.
“It’s Chey-za-rrey . He was my Italian dance partner.”
“And this brooch?”
“From Cesare.” Grandma turned away; eyes blurring.
The twins blushed.
‘He’s gone now,” Grandma said.
The twins looked at each other. Before Grandpa?!
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I’ve been meaning to try this challenge for a while. Here I am: (Join us).
http://jfb57.wordpress.com/2012/03/19/100-word-challenge-for-grown-ups-week-35/
How the Cookie Crumbles 
March 23, 2012 at 10:06 pm
Haha, that’s funny! But all amusement aside, I think we all need a red box in our attic…
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March 24, 2012 at 4:16 pm
I’d like to find one with ‘treasure’ inside. Real treasure I can cash in. That would be an adventure in itself. Thank you. I appreciate your taking the time to comment. Happy Sunday!
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March 23, 2012 at 10:49 pm
I would say that trunk is loaded. Wonderful story. Simply eloquent–it takes talent to say so much with so few words.
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March 24, 2012 at 4:57 pm
You are very kind. I appreciate your stopping by to comment. I believe my day just got a lot brighter.
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March 24, 2012 at 5:44 am
Interesting and mysterious, Tess.
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March 24, 2012 at 1:27 pm
Thanks so much. Glad you liked it. My day just got brighter.
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March 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Thanks for the mention, Angela. Is that YOU?
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March 24, 2012 at 1:06 pm
Excellent!
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March 24, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Thank YOU. I believe I’m blushing. Glad you enjoyed my little attempt.
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March 24, 2012 at 4:05 pm
Oh, I have a lump in my throat, poor grandma I hope her memory was happy as well as poignant. Most of us have ‘one that got away’ don’t we? A lovely emotive flash!
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March 24, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Thanks so much. If I can get across what I mean I get all warm and fuzzy. I think grandma might have let him get away but still had good memories. You never know where a story is going to go; at least I don’t often.
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March 24, 2012 at 9:20 pm
It’s good for the younger set to understand that we all have histories. I think they sometimes think we sprang into being when they arrived. You showed us a couple of kids learning the truth.
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March 25, 2012 at 2:33 pm
Thanks so much for reading INTO the piece and taking the time to share your thoughts. Hope we cross paths again. I have checked out your blog and will be back there again.
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March 25, 2012 at 4:45 am
Really interesting, I love the beginning with the twins so enthusiastically hunting through treasures. Their final question, Before Grandpa – will they ever know for sure? Well done!
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March 25, 2012 at 11:09 am
Thanks so much. It’s always a pleasure knowing a thing worked the way you wanted it to. Will you be joining this challenge? Great fun. This is my first try but hope to make time for more.
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March 25, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I keep forgetting my blog icon points to my personal blog – (WP only points to the main one.) My challenge entry is here:
http://writetuit.wordpress.com/2012/03/24/100-word-challenge-red-box/
Hehee, prepare yourself.
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March 25, 2012 at 1:53 pm
Oh my, Judee, that one’s YOURS? I had read it and ‘liked” it yesterday (Saturday). I guess I was asking regarding the next one, whatever THAT will be . . . I do so like hooking up with people interested in writing and I see you are WAYYYYYYYYYYY ahead of me so I am pleased that you had something positive to say. Your challenge was a downright punch in the gut (in a good way). Kind of ‘be careful what you wish for’? Very unexpected. I loved the PUNCH. Look forward to talking with you again soon. Thanks for writing again and I look forward to the next 100W Challenge. Tess
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March 25, 2012 at 8:18 am
a box redolent with what might have been? Really enjoyed this and I look forward to reading your next response to the 100WCGU
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March 25, 2012 at 10:42 am
Thanks so much, Deirdre. It’s nice of you to take the time to comment. I look forward to reading more of you too.
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March 25, 2012 at 1:55 pm
A great story in 100 words… but now I want to see more!
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March 25, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Thanks, Nancy. Now I’m going to be nervous. Thanks for commenting. I appreciate your kind words.
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March 26, 2012 at 7:37 am
I love this story:)
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March 26, 2012 at 10:34 am
Thank you. I appreciate your commenting. Glad you like it. Tess
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March 26, 2012 at 8:14 am
Saw the title of your blog and just HAD to pop over.
Am glad that I did.
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March 26, 2012 at 10:39 am
Glad that you did too. Checked out your blog too and I like your style. Maybe we’ll talk again soon. Thanks for stopping by.
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March 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Every woman should have at least one Cesare in her past 😉
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March 30, 2012 at 10:57 am
Ain’t that the TRUTH! Thanks for commenting.
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March 27, 2012 at 11:01 am
Oh, gram!
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March 27, 2012 at 12:07 pm
Gram had some secrets up her sleeve. Thanks for commenting Valentine. Nice to hear from you. Tess
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March 27, 2012 at 3:49 pm
Love the little snippets. With the brooch, he is never all that far away…
Red.
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March 28, 2012 at 12:25 am
What I would like to know is WHERE is he NOW? Clearly grandma hasn’t forgotten . . . but . . . I bet she never had anyone do the TANGO the way she’s experienced it with (shhh) C-e-s–a-r-e! Thanks for dropping by. Nice to hear from you. Hope all is going well? Tess
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March 28, 2012 at 3:01 am
Better than it had been. Only about another 200 lines to write and about 180 more posts to “fix”. Movers bite.
And I bet she would like to know…
Have a great day, Tess!
Red.
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March 28, 2012 at 11:19 pm
Wonderful writing Tess!
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