1959

diner-roger-bultot

PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot

She waited for him at the diner as planned. He’d be here at six o’clock. Evelyn checked her watch, six-fifteen. She shifted on the barstool and smoothed out her full skirt.

Laughter rang out from the entrance. Mary Jane walked in. He was right beside her, laughing too. Evelyn ducked behind the counter. I’m a fool! He didn’t mean any of it. She crept out by the side entrance, unnoticed. Pete said goodbye to Mary Jane and waited at the counter as planned. Six-twenty. He was ten minutes early.

100 words

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Friday flash fiction from FRIDAY FICTIONEERS (Rochelle)

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  1. FabricatingFiction avatar
  2. rochellewisoff avatar

    Dear Fatima,

    Oh, that hurts. Such a communication breakdown. Well written. And…Welcome to Friday Fictioneers.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. FFDwrites avatar

      Dear Rochelle
      Thanks so much. It was so much fun writing it too. I’m glad to be part of the Fictioneers.
      Salaam *peace*

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  3. neilmacdon avatar

    That’s quite a debut. Welcome

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    1. FFDwrites avatar

      Thank you, Neil for the warm welcome. 😊

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  4. DebraB avatar

    Oh, darn it! Nice story!

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    1. Fatima Fakier Deria avatar

      Dear Debra, thank you for reading. 😊

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