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PHOTO PROMPT © J Hardy Carroll |
She listened as the laughter of children playing reverberated
outside. A tiny smile flitted around her
lips watching them play.
She hadn’t imagined such happiness a year ago. Not since her son’s last birthday when she
had stepped into her pantry only to be confronted by the sight of her husband
and best friend locked in a passionate embrace.
After the shock came months of false reconciliation,
continued cheating and lying. The deception
plunged her in depression till she found the strength to walk away.
She should have had done this much before and pinned the
tail on the donkey.
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Great take on the photo prompt!
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Thanks Susan.
DeleteInteresting the directions all our imaginations take
ReplyDeleteThanks Neil, that is one of the joys of Friday Fictioneers :-)
DeleteGave me a big snicker!!!
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Thanks Donna I am glad you liked it.
DeleteGreat take, Subroto.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dale.
DeleteAt least she found that happy ending.
ReplyDeleteGets better as time goes by. Thanks for commenting Iain.
DeleteShe should have pinned a tail on her "friend," as well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. She could have but the friend did not take any vows with her.
DeleteI'm glad she found a way through it. Not really what you want to see when you're looking for the pickled onions.
ReplyDeleteAlways help to throw things out of the pantry when they are past their use by date.
DeleteOne of those horrible life-changing events that you can only get through. It sound like she's on the farther side of it now...
ReplyDeleteShe has become stronger having gone through it all. Thanks for your comments Jade.
DeleteWhat a way to ruin your kid's party and family Dad...
ReplyDeleteFather of the year. Not. Thanks for commenting Tannille.
DeleteHopefully that tiny smile is a sign that things are getting better. Who knows what next year's party will bring.
ReplyDeleteMy story - 'A stab in the dark'
Thanks Keith, I think there will be no repeat of last year for sure.
DeleteIn some situations there's nothing left but to walk away. Her husband was either stupid or wanted her to find out. He'll probably cheat on the next woman he's with also. He sounds like that type of donkey. A good story, Subroto, and well written. ---- Suzanne
ReplyDeleteThanks Suzanne, she was lucky to find out and move on to a better life.
DeleteDear Subroto,
ReplyDeleteDefinitely time to pin the tail on the donkey. But something longer and more lethal than a pin. ;) Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thanks Rochelle, a large alimony will do the trick I think.
DeleteGood take on the prompt and I'm pleased she eventually managed to walk away from the relationship, life's too short to waste on cheats
ReplyDeleteTrue that. Thanks for your comments Michael.
DeleteThere comes a day when you have rebuilt your life... it's the journey getting there that is painful
ReplyDeleteSometimes a little pain aids in that growth. Thanks for reading and commenting Björn.
DeleteVery nice and informative.
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