Last updated on December 8, 2016
‘I am looking forward to camping with you.’
She smiled at me, and as always it made my heart melt.
‘This is the most beautiful place I have ever seen,’ she said and clapped her hands like a little girl.
Even after so many years, I am fascinated by her ability to share her joy.
For her, it’s a castle, and I am her Prince, no matter where we are.
All of a sudden the tent looks inviting and I look forward to camping as well.
We will make it work, we will not be homeless for too long.
(Word Count: 99)
This is this weeks entry for the Friday Fictioneers. The 100-word photo challenge is held by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Please, click >>>here<<< and join the fun. It’s amazing how much we can tell with just a hundred words.
Beautiful! I think I am married to that woman, except she would not be so happy to be living in a tent, based on our last experience. 🙂
I really enjoyed the subtlety of your take on the prompt. She was very sweet and unaffected. I had a friend a bit like that at school. Had such an appreciation for the little things and always so excited when you’d give her a present.
Great twist in the last line.
xx Rowena
Thank you Rowena
Lovely story, Bridget. I hope they soon have a home also. Good writing. 🙂 — Suzanne
Thank you Suzanne!
Very sweet story.
I’d like to get to know this woman. She seems like a lovely person.
I thought so 🙂
A feel good story of a relationship that’s almost certainly bound to last. Lovely!
Thank you Sandra
Lovely story of hope and optimism. I liked the line ” clapped her hands like a little girl.” I could envision her.
I am glad you took your time and left a comment. You made my day 🙂
a roof over their head is still more than some have. Nice story, well written as well 🙂
Thank you.
Love this!
Thank you Rosemary. I am glad you did.
Their not homeless, just houseless. I have a feeling they’ll make it.
I like that statement, I like it more than I can say.
Brilliant! I wasn’t expecting the ending and loved the different perspectives. Beautifully done.
Always to look on the bright side of life is a rare gift.
It’s a blessing I suppose.
Great last line, changes the general feel of the story. Quite heartwarming even if they are currently homeless.
Dear HQ,
They’re not homeless at all and your story illustrates that perfectly. Very well done.
Yours,
Doug
Thank you Doug!
BTW what does “HQ” stand for…I am almost afraid to ask. 🙂
Oh. Love may not conquer all, but it sure does help. Great story, Bridget.
Thank you my friend.
The twist at the end was both unexpected and heartbreaking.
I have become quite a twister 🙂 Wait until I start writing crime stories.
Dear Bridget,
She’s definitely a keeper. Sweetly told story that ended on a hopeful note. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you Rochelle!
Great last line, quite a turnaround. I guess we should all learn to me more grateful for what we have got. Excellent.
8 Years ago we lost our home. One day I will write about it. Attitude is everything!
The darkness in that last line said so much… but hopefully it could change for the better.
That was truly sweet. It’s all about attitude!
I believe so.
Great writing about a increasing problem
Beautiful.
Thank you Indira!
🙂 Have a nice day.
Ah, that was very well told – and so much in that last line! You built a lovelt relationship in so few words, and then the killer at the end. Nicely done. And you’re right – we can cram a hell of a lot in 100 words 🙂