Trina rushed towards the restaurant, checking her watch. Swollen clouds ruptured three blocks from her destination. As she click-clacked up the sidewalk, soaked, her heel caught and the concrete whooshed up to meet her nose.
“Let me help you.” A firm hand grasped her arm, but too late. Hose ripped and knees bleeding, she turned towards the husky voice.
“I’m alright. You can let go now.” Trina shook off the warm fingers and swayed to her feet, clutching a package to her chest.
Probing eyes examined her. “You’re a mess. Let’s get you cleaned up.”
“No, I’ve an appointment at the Galley Pump Bistro. There,” she pointed.
Chin down, his shoulders shook. “Me too.”
Trina glared and hobbled forward, one heel missing, rain dripping from her eyelashes.
The Maître de bounced on his heels. “Mr. Dave Eagers’ table, please.”
“I’m Dave Eagers.”
She turned. “Are you sure? I—your manuscript.”
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The word limit for Galley is 150 words. I used all 150. Check out http://mommasmoneymatters.com/flash-fiction/ for the rules and join us.
How the Cookie Crumbles 
April 30, 2013 at 10:51 pm
Good one! Really good one! I want more of this one! 😉
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May 4, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Thank you, Paulette. I think I’d like to know more too.
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May 1, 2013 at 1:52 am
Oh yes, this is an interesting encounter, more please!
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May 4, 2013 at 12:39 pm
Thank you. Girl meets boy sometimes works and makes the world go round, right Gilly? I’m giggling. Can’t stop.
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May 1, 2013 at 5:36 am
More would be very nice indeed. 😉
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May 4, 2013 at 12:35 pm
You are sweet to say so, Colleen.
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May 1, 2013 at 1:46 pm
And they say coincidences don’t happen 🙂
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May 4, 2013 at 12:32 pm
Yeah. What do they know, Delft?
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May 2, 2013 at 7:53 am
Lovely story Tess!!!
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May 4, 2013 at 12:29 pm
Thank you, Ghia. Imagine how that poor girl looks? I’m laughing here. Can’t stop.
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May 2, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Ok. (taps fingers) I’m awaiting your first novel.
You are really writing well!
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May 4, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Thanks, Karen. I appreciate your positive comment. Sometimes are easier than others.
How long does it take to have your baby grow up and leave home? My baby (book) is still incubating. Hope one day it will become independent from me.
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May 2, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Good one! I love it.
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May 4, 2013 at 12:25 pm
Thanks, Susan. It means a lot coming from you.
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May 3, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Ill add my voice to those above: Don’t stop now, give us more.
You really have me hooked.
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May 4, 2013 at 12:20 pm
You are so sweet. Thank you, Tricia!
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June 8, 2013 at 8:35 pm
I would suggest querying for an ATA photo before the meet. 😛
xxx
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June 10, 2013 at 6:51 pm
Good idea until there’s a last minute emergency I suppose and a new girl thrown to the lions…
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