PHOTO PROMPT © Fatima Fakier
I arrived in Cebu island, nursing depression and a gin-and-tonic. Through the airplane window, the island was ablaze with city lights.
On the first day, I met Imelda as I struggled to navigate my way through the city’s transport network of Jeepneys.
Imelda. Beautiful and young. She survived by pickpocketing.
We spent many days exploring the island together. Soon the days stretched into warm passionate nights.
One day, I awoke to find her gone. I had been expecting it really. Just, my heart ached at the emptiness when I realised she stole not only my wallet but my heart, too.
100 words
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So happy to have my photo for this week’s prompt! I took this photo as I wandered Cebu City in the Phillipines at night. Jeepneys are commonly used as cheap transport. These vehicles are converted to seat passengers along the walls of the van instead of in rows. And you simply jump on or off at the back. Hitching a ride in one is a must if you are a tourist.
Hope you enjoyed this story!
Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Write a story in 100 words or less. Click the frog to submit your flash fiction and read others’.
Fatima Fakier 
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