Written for Weekend Writing Prompt #380 and
Weekly Prompts Colour Challenge where the required words
are ‘auction’ and ‘lilac’. In exactly 78 words, here is my story.
My husband came home from grocery shopping and after putting away the ice cream said to me, “I stopped by the Chatsworth Auction House. Look what I found.”
He handed me a small box; inside were vintage lilac gemstone and silver filigree earrings.
I started to cry … tears come easy … and he asked “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. They’re perfect” I sobbed. “Just like the ones I lost years ago.”
“I remember” he whispered and kissed my head.
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78 Words
This is “I Remember You” by Frank Ifield
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Oh my, how lovely!
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Thank you, Keith. My instinct tells me you’re a true romantic! 💘
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Awww
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Thanks for your says-it-all comment. Bill is the real gem in this story!
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aww this is so lovely and heartwarming. I’M so glad you are soooo loved.. hugs always 🤗💗🤗💗
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Finding a good and loving life partner isn’t easy; it’s even more difficult to keep a solid relationship going. Most of our friends divorced long ago. I try never to take Bill or our marriage for granted. They are both too precious for that. ♡
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❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you, Sunshine, for your resounding comment!!
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Oh, this is such a heartwarming story. 🥹🪻💕 A treat to read and listen to Nancy. Thank you!
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It may sound like a cliche but I am a very lucky girl to have a hubby like Bill. Thanks for your lovely comments tonight. ♡
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I think it sounds beautiful and you’re welcome. 🥰 Thank you!
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Lovely story Nancy.
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Thank you, Di.
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just aaaw, Nancy
….and also so sweet a moment to a memory.
🤍💫
(..and I hope this comment comes through 😭🤞)
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Yes it did, Destiny, and a lovely comment it is! ♡
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🌷🤍🙏
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Aw, that is so romantic! Thank you, Nancy, for sharing it with our Lilac challenge.
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Bill’s not an overly demonstrative guy but sometimes he pulls magic out of a hat. So glad you enjoyed my story. Thanks, Sue.
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🙂
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Oh! So beautiful! He is very sweet, to remember.
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Sometimes he truly surprises me. Thanks, D.
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Memories are all the more precious when noted and honored by someone who truly loves you. 💝
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That, my dear, is what it’s all about. ♡
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They look devine. You got yourself a keeper!
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They are and I do! Thanks, Matt.
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I wonder what he paid for them at the auction?
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It’s called an auction house but he didn’t buy them at auction; they were having an estate jewelry sale and I didn’t ask the price. I never do.
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How beautiful , the gems and the sentiment 💜💜
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Aren’t they pretty? I’m a February baby and these are a lilac-colored amethyst, my birthstone. They’re delicate and not big. He knows what I like.
I’m glad you enjoyed the story, Willow. Thank you! ♡♡
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A sweet story my friend
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Thank you, dear Sadje. ♡
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You’re very welcome. Hope you’re feeling better? 🥰🤗
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That’s such a beautiful example of love – thoughtfulness 💞
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My hubby’s not an overly romantic sort but he knows when he’s done good! This was very good. Thank you, Suzanne.
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what a beautiful thing for him to do! He’s a gem!
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That’s one reason I love him so much, CA. He’s really special!
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