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The goal is to write a story between 100-150 words (give or take 25 words) based on the provided photo.
Photo © Etol Bagam
FRIDAY NIGHT
by John Yeo
Bill entered the bar and spat on the wooden floor. A gooey green mess landed at the feet of a woman, seated at a wooden table. The heavy makeup she wore hid the hard, world-weary face. Bill, adjusted his trousers, balanced on an ample waistline. Lank, greasy black hair hung beneath a grubby hat.
“What the heck? You dirty, lousy, good for nothing!” Lucy spat right back into his bleary red-rimmed, black eyes.
Bill took a wild swing, with his right hand, a sledgehammer of a fist missed by a mile. He cursed loudly, then doubled up in pain as Lucy kicked him square in the groin.
A nasty shouting and screaming row developed. Bill wildly attempted to grab a fist full of Lucy’s long brown hair as her sharp, finger-nails gouged tracks across his already scarred face.
The bar swiftly emptied as the police arrived, to end this public dispute.
Bill’s final words to Lucy were “Where’s my dinner?” The couple walked off arm-in-arm.
“Happens every Friday night!” said the barman to the policeman.
(174 WORDS)
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Aw, true love 🙂
Looks that way Ali ~ Some people have some funny ways of showing affection ~ Hope you are well 🙂
I agree with you John! Some people have a very funny way of showing affection. I hope their love for each other isn’t passionate enough to kill each other! LOL! Enjoyed your story!
Thanks PJ. There is a very thin line between love and despair ~ Thanks for providing such an interesting prompt. Nice to hear from you. 🙂
A doctor told me once, “there is a very fine line between love and hate.” Sounds the same as what you said, “a very fine line between love and despair.” It’s always nice to hear from you John! I hope you are enjoying a wonderful new year thus far.
I look forward very much to enjoying responding to your great prompts PJ ~ 🙂 Thank again!
Thank you so much John! I always look forward to reading your stories. 🙂
Wow, I wasn’t expecting that ending. But it’d rings, different couple have their different ways as long as it works for them I guess. 🙂
Thanks Ameena, Some people get trapped into destructive relationships, that take a great deal of courage to shake off. I can see them both ganging up to protect each other, if either one was threatened by an outsider. Thanks for reading and responding. 🙂
Haha, I enjoyed this one. Loved the twist at the end. And it’s so true (well, maybe a tiny bit exaggerated). Not every couple is hugs and kisses. But that doesn’t mean they don’t love each other… Poor barman though.
Thanks Martin ~ Happy Daze ~ I’m glad you enjoyed this ~ Thanks for your great response ~ 🙂
I enjoyed this…a real example of a Love/Hate relationship. A very vivid description of their hate side and love side the of relationship. 🙂
Thanks Jessie ~ Live and let love prevail 🙂