Rochelle at Friday Fictioneers
has challenged us to write a 100-word
story prompted by the photo below.
Incorporating prompts from
Weekly Prompts Wednesday and
FOWC with Fandango,
this is my response to Rochelle’s challenge.
How many years does someone need to spend in a loveless marriage before the word divorce is mentioned?
That was Barbaraās regrettable life. When her husband finally approached her, she didnāt hesitate; she knew she couldnāt love him as heād hoped.
Their split was swift and formal.
Now Barbara walked out of the Prada shop in Salamanca and, with thrilling expectation, waved when she saw Evelyn across the street.
Their pace quickened and they embraced passionately, unafraid and unashamed to show their love for each other.
They walked off, hand in hand, toward a romantic outdoor cafƩ.
Happy at last.
NARĀ©2024
100 Words
This is Elbow with āGrounds For Divorceā
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The Elephant's Trunk 
Best for everyone, even the husband, though he might not realise it yet.
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Yes. Everyone deserves a chance to be happy.
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Dear Nancy,
Nice melding of prompts. I love a happy ending.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you for your gracious comments, Rochelle.
I’d like to make all my endings happy ones but I think I would get bored. š
Peace to you šļø
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A happy ending now that she is unencumbered. A lovely ending for this one!
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Everyone deserves a shot at happiness.
Thanks, Laurie!
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Life is short. Sometimes it’s best to move on. And there is always Prada!
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Exactly … even if it’s from the Prada outlet. Nobody needs to know! š
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Trying to hide who we really are scarcely works out. It’s probably only good for serial killers.
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Sounds about right.
Sorry for the delayed response;
your comment found its way into spam.
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Nancy, when I zoomed in I saw that couple also. Thank you for giving them a story.
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Everybody has a story worth hearing;
the possibilities are endless.
Thanks, Lisa!
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Indeed! You’re welcome ā¤
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Happiness at last. Interesting where the prompt has taken people.
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Good to leave him and let him find true love also.
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Lovely comment, Dawn. He suffered, too.
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Impressive merging of prompts, as you do. All is well that ends well! š
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Thanks for your always complimentary words, Michele!
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Welcome Nancy. š»
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i love happy endings. well done. š
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It’s a good feeling, right?
Thanks so much!
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Sometimes no is the best, most honest yes. Short, sweet, and to the point!
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Oh, I like that, Liz!
Thanks for a great thought!
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Great romantic story š
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I’m pleased you thought so.
Thanks very much, Angela!
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Happiness is all that matters. I am pleased the split was quick for her, some divorces can last years and become a bitter dispute aimed to hurt each other.
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You’re right, James.
After going through the hell of an awful marriage, who needs a nightmarish divorce? The best case scenario is when everyone is civilized and accepting of the outcome.
I appreciate your comments today.
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I hope they both live happily ever after.
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As do I, Glyn.
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so very nicely done, Nancy š¤
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Thanks, Destiny; that’s lovely.
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my pleasure š¤
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I love this š
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Thank you, Willow.
Sometimes we just need the guts.
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Yes we do šš
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Glad she is happy finally.
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As is she.
Thank you!
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Sometimes we have to make someone else unhappy to make ourselves happy. Sometimes divorce makes both happy.
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Sometimes it’s the only answer.
Thanks, Sighs.
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Prada, huh? Looks like she got a good settlement
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Haha, Neil! That made me laugh!
It was the Prada wholesale outlet! š
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Great response, Nancy; thank you for sharing it with our challenge. š
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Thanks, Sue!
I enjoy being a part of these challenges!
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No, I guess she really couldn’t love him as he’d hoped. Nice take on the prompts, Nancy.
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Nope. Just wasn’t meant to be.
Thanks, Fan; they were good words.
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Good one Nancy
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Having good words to work with helps! Thanks, Sadje.
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Thatās for sure.
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