Stephen Becker wasn’t a man to be rushed but then Alice wasn’t going to stand for indifference either. She looked back at all the laughs, the lively debates, shared opinions even politics and vegetarianism. There wasn’t anyone quite like him. There seemed to be a real spark and yet teasing from friends had him hesitating before saying something noncommittal.
She had been going to give up when Emma said “Perhaps he’s just shy.”
So here she was striding towards the bar where he stood smiling, waiting to order drinks.
“Hi, what’d you fancy then?”
“You Stephen. Naked. Anytime soon.”
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A quick response to the latest prompt from Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
September 23 Prompt: Declaration ā In 99 words (no more, no less) declare an intention in a story. Is it one person, a character speaking up or speaking out? Is it a group or a nation? Create a tension before or after the declaration. It can be private or public, big or small. Does it have power to those who state it or hear? What does it change?
October 7, 2015 at 11:20 am
You had to be first on my reading list tonight, though I read your story last week but couldn’t comment then. I love it. It was definitely a surprise declaration. I’d love to know Stephen’s response, but it’s interesting having a guess too. Lovely to see you back participating when you can, and looking forward to your next post. š
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October 7, 2015 at 2:50 pm
Thank you Norah. So good of you to get to me despite obviously having a full week! Xx
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October 10, 2015 at 7:34 am
I’m just so sorry it took so long! Better late than never! š
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September 30, 2015 at 2:19 am
Quite a bold declaration! Had me laughing. Fun things can emerge if you put the added pressure of writing with a time limit, too. So glad for your response!
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September 29, 2015 at 8:14 pm
Wow! That was brave of Alice! What wouldn’t I give to see Stephen’s face! Brilliant, Lisa. And I love the picture!
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September 29, 2015 at 4:12 am
Ah, for another 25-50 words so we can see and hear his response. š
Good job, Lisa.
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September 28, 2015 at 10:09 pm
I can see his jaw dropping to the ground. Perhaps we are missing our careers and should declare ourselves romance writers. Great flash.
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September 28, 2015 at 8:52 am
Oh ho! Cheeky! Welcome back to life on the ranch.
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September 28, 2015 at 10:00 am
Or maybe cheesy.. but having a giggle!
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September 28, 2015 at 10:00 am
Agh! NOT supposed to be on here til I’ve done some ‘work’. FAIL!
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