
Photo Credit: Ady
“The red bench, he said. Meet me at the red bench. Do you know how many red benches there are? Sixteen! I know because I counted each one…twice!”
The squirrel was unusually attentive as Sally ranted. She was a wet mess after traipsing through the park! She plopped on the nearest bench to catch her breath.
The clock tower in the square started to gong. When Sally looked up he was walking toward her. At least she thought it was him. She glanced behind to make sure.
“Wow. His photo did not do him justice,” she thought, “how can someone so handsome take such awful pictures?”
“You must be Sally! I’d know you anywhere!”
“Hello…Charles? You are Charles, aren’t you?”
He laughed. “Yes. It’s me. I hope I didn’t keep you waiting.”
“Not at all,” Sally lied, “I just arrived myself.”
He knew she was lying. He didn’t care. Watching her go from bench to bench, talking to squirrels had captured his heart.
He reached for her hand, “Let’s get dinner, shall we?”
~ kat – 9 February 2016
(175 Words)
This story is inspired by the photo above as part of Flash Fiction for the Aspiring Writer’s (FFfAW) weekly challenge. If you would like to read other stories and or enter your own, click HERE.
February 9th, 2016 at 8:10 pm
Awww, a romance in the making!
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February 9th, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Yes! I had a hard time trimming it down! ❤️
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February 9th, 2016 at 8:43 pm
This is very sweet. Why he watched her go from bench to bench is a little rude. But he sounds hot and like a nice guy. So hopefully it works out for him and Sally.
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February 9th, 2016 at 10:28 pm
I thought about that as well Mandi, when the story was evolving. There’s definitely a test of the story here! 😊
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February 9th, 2016 at 9:15 pm
I agree with Mandi. Him watching her go from bench to bench is a little rude! But it sure is a sweet romance story! Of course, she probably doesn’t mind since he is so much better looking than his photo! LOL! Great story, Kat. 🙂
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February 9th, 2016 at 10:27 pm
I agree…when she finds out the truth that he was there he may not be quite so attractive!
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February 9th, 2016 at 10:33 pm
Hahaha! I think you are right! LOL!
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February 9th, 2016 at 10:13 pm
Kat, I hate to be contrary to your esteemed fan base, but this guy sounds alright by me. There’s nothing wrong with checking up on someone you meet on the internet. It might set you back 3 bucks.
At least he only watched her counting benches. Didn’t put a tracking device on her car or ransack her trash and recycling.
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February 9th, 2016 at 10:25 pm
Haha! Good point Finnegan. We romantics need to be reminded that looks can be deceiving! 😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 1:20 am
Aww, cute. I see an adorable “how we met” story for these two in their future.
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:06 am
Thanks! Could be! 😊
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:09 am
Hrmm. Already playing games before even meeting 😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:20 am
Yep. This may not end well! 😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 8:42 am
I loved it. It could only have a happy ending!
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February 10th, 2016 at 8:57 am
Thanks Diane! As you can see by the comments, the reviews are mixed on that one. I do like happy endings though…:)
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February 10th, 2016 at 12:26 pm
I should have said, for me it could only have a HEA! 😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 12:51 pm
🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:11 pm
haha I love this one! He watched her go from bench to bench ok was he a rude guy or was he making sure she wasn’t a nut? Like this KAt!
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:15 pm
Or is he a STALKER!? haha…it could go so many ways! 😀
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:22 pm
hmmm didn’t think about that one. ….
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:53 pm
someone mentioned he might not be all that…:) It’s fun to see everyone’s take on the rest of the story! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 7:16 pm
yes I agree!
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February 10th, 2016 at 7:26 pm
That’s a scary thought. Not at all what I was initially intending. But yes…I agree he was kind of rude. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 7:44 pm
interesting how it turned out!
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February 10th, 2016 at 8:58 pm
🙂
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February 11th, 2016 at 12:50 am
I think he was definitely rude to allow her to go bench to bench. That’s just my opinion. 🙂
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February 11th, 2016 at 2:14 am
Indeed! The jury is still out on whether he is a good guy or a scoundrel! 😉
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February 13th, 2016 at 7:47 pm
“He knew she was lying. He didn’t care. Watching her go from bench to bench, talking to squirrels had captured his heart.” That would have been a fun way to watch a new relationship blossom!
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February 13th, 2016 at 7:49 pm
It would certainly be a good story years later. 😊
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February 15th, 2016 at 7:53 am
Lovely, sweet budding romance 🙂
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February 15th, 2016 at 8:04 am
Thank you Jacqueline! 🙂
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