Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing
Prompt #415 using the word ‘confide’
in exactly 96 words; also Fandango’s
Story Starter #198 and for Gerry & Sue’s
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge –
‘cavalier’. This is my 96-word story.
Sharon reluctantly realized that the only way to salvage her relationship with Arthur would be to….
confide in him.
“Richard was here.”
“Richard’s always here, Sharon; he’s your roommate Cathy’s boyfriend! Why would I care?”
“Because he wasn’t with Cathy; he was with me.”
“Oh. So we’re breaking up, Sharon?”
“Well, yes, but do you have to be so damn cavalier about it!”
“It’s not like we were exclusive, Sharon.”
“But you don’t seem bothered at all!”
“I’m not! Cathy and I have been lovers for months!”
“Wow! What a dick!”
“Hahaha! That’s what Cathy said!”
NAR©2025
96 Words
This is “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” by Neil Sedaka
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for Nancy’s Notes 🖊️🎶, The Sicilian Storyteller, The Elephant’s Trunk, The Rhythm Section, et al., and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
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This is SO funny, well done, Nancy.
That track took me back!
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Thank you, dear Keith! I’m glad I gave you a laugh with this one.
I remember the song well but don’t think I’ve ever seen this particular video. I thought it was cool!
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Fantabulous – short and sweet! Excellent, Nancy 💗💗
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Thanks so much, KK. I glad you liked it. 😊
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I don’t know why this was one of my favorite songs as a kid, actually I just loved Neil Sedaka, I think I had an 8-track, played it constantly!
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How funny is that?! I don’t know if you like to sing but it’s great fun singing along to this song. Maybe that was the attraction. Thanks for sharing your memories, Tiffany! 🎶♡
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Hilarious!
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Haha! Thanks so much, Di. Glad you enjoyed the story.
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Very funny, Nancy. 🙂
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Thanks very much, Sue!
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Oh my! I don’t think THAT situation was what Neil had in mind! 😂😂😂
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Hahaha! I guarantee you it was not!!
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Richard was describing a character trait and Cathy was talking about a body part.
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Close enough; I know who you’re talking about. 😂
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Thanks for the laughs! And the song too!
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That’s one version of the video I’ve never seen before!!
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Love the ending, almost spit my coffee out reading that line lol
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Glad to know you had a good laugh, Dawg! 😂
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Love the wit and humor used in this storyline. Congrats.
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Thanks so much, Gerry. If was fun combining all 3 prompts.
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😂
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When in doubt, go for the body part jokes! Thanks, Melissa!
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This was a laugh out loud piece for sure!
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Great! I love knowing I can give people a good laugh!
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excellent 💜🥰🥰
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Thanks, Willow! It was fun combining these 3 prompts!
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it certainly can be 💜💜
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Good one, Nancy! That last line in particular. 😄
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Thanks, Debbie! I’m really glad it worked out!
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Fantastic use of the three prompts. And the way you ended it made me literally laugh out loud. I’m still grinning as I write this comment.
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Excellent! I love knowing I can give people a good laugh. Thanks, Fan!
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