Copyright – Al Forbes
People crowded around, peering in. Excited voices called others to come and look; this was a rare event. They’d scheduled the arrival for mid-morning, when everybody would be out and about. Alistair was proud of his find.
The car door opened and cameras started popping. This was the moment.
With his grandson’s help, Alistair shuffled into position, then turned to watch his darling Beatrice, forget-me-nots in her soft white hair, her walking frame festooned with ribbons, advance cautiously down the aisle. The congregation cooed in admiration. Beatrice smiled.
Alistair’s face flushed warmly. Yes, vintage models could still produce a spark.
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A Friday Fictioneers story. Thanks to Rochelle Wisoff-Fields, who hosts and manages this weekly flash fiction challenge. You can read the other contributors’ stories here.
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Absolutely delightful!
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That’s good. Thanks for saying so, Keith.
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That was absolutely lovely! (Was going to say delightful, but Keith beat me to it!)
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I’m delighted by your lovely words, Dale. Thank you.
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Ahhh. Thank you, Margaret!!!
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Dear Margret,
You painted a vivid and delightful picture.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I’m happy the images worked. Thank you Rochelle.
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Can’t say delightful… But truly lovely is second best 😉
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Lovely, delightful – no second best, Bjorn. I’ll accept them all with thanks.
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Awww, this is so lovely. I feel silly for echoing the other commenters, but this story soothes the heart and forces the face into a smile.
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That’s a beautiful response. Our hearts need to be soothed at times. Thank you, Gah.
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What a great piece of writing, you certainly sparked images.
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Thanks, Michael. It’s good when things spark.
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Such a charming tale. Loved the ‘forget me nots in the white hair’. Well done, Margaret.
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Thank you, Sandra. I went all soppy and sentimental this week, for some reason.
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I enjoyed the visual that each of your words created. A special story with pleasurable tones.
Isadora 😎
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I’m glad you enjoyed it, Isadora. Thank you.
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Awww…that was lovely!
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Thank you, Dawn.
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Sweet story and great last line.
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Thank you, Liz. I’m glad the ending worked.
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The picture you painted is vivid in my mind. I love the forget-me-nots. Nicely done, Margaret. And I might add delightful! 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. I’m having quite a week – I’ve never delighted so many people before.
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That was funny and cute at the same time. I have a right to laugh because I use a walker. I guess if you’re able to get a second wind you’re still not too old to shuffle down the aisle. Priceless, Margaret. Well done. 😀 — Suzanne
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Never too old, Suzanne. I’m glad you were entertained. Thank you.
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This is really sweet.
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Thank you. Maybe I should have made this a Valentine’s Day post.
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“Alistair’s face flushed warmly” Allistair… get your head in the game Loved it!!!
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Thank you, Roger. It only takes a smile from Beatrice to get Alistair’s motor humming.
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