Every Wednesday afternoon Ella Gitterman brought her Tupperware containers filled with delicious dinners and desserts for her aging aunt. Poor Aunt Esther hadn’t left her house in 12 years. Disabled and penurious, Ella was her lifeline, dutifully bringing meals, helping with cleaning, shopping, and all the other things Ella knew how to do well. Ella expected nothing in return.
This Wednesday was different. Ella washed the Tupperware still sitting in the freezer full of uneaten food and laid it on the table. The doorbell rang. The family lawyer was here. She signed the papers. Ella was New York’s newest billionaire.
100 Words
Go to Rochelle Wisoff’s Addicted to Purple site and use her Wednesday photo as a prompt to write a complete 100 word story for Friday Fictioneers.
Great twist at the end. Stranger things have happened!
Isn’t that the truth. Ella certainly deserved this little twist. Thank you for reading!
IT seems caregiving paid off for Ella. Although I feel she would have done it anyway. Nice uplifting story.
You’re right. I think she would have. Thanks for reading Fatima. Much appreciated.
I wasn’t sure what I was expecting at the end, but it wasn’t that! Nice twist.
Nice twist for sure. Thanks so much for reading and taking the time to leave a comment!
You are very welcome, it was my pleasure 🙂
At least her years of caregiving turned out to be a good investment. Although I’m sure Ella didn’t see it coming.
Good for her… wonder if she will find someone to take care of her.
Let’s hope so. Then she can pass along the good favour. 😃
Expected nothing? I’m not convinced 😀. I like the real feel to the story.
She didn’t, therefore the big surprise. 😁 Thanks for reading Tannille!
A sound investment, worth the years of care-giving!
Definitely turned out that way. Thanks for reading Iain!
What a lovely take and proof that goodness is repaid…
Thanks Dale! Glad you liked it. A little bit of optimism in a crazy world. Appreciate you reading and commenting.
She expected nothing but got what she clearly deserved. Delightful.
She did. Thanks for reading and commenting Keith!
Virtue has its rewards
That’s for certain. Thank you for reading Neil.
Dear Shelley,
Good for Ella. The story made me smile.
BTW, in my trilogy of novels, the family name is Gitterman. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
That’s exactly where I got the name Rochelle. You inspired me! Thank you for reading and appreciating. Shalom.
You read them?
Saw it on your blog, and will be reading them. They’re on my list. Reading a book about Niagara right now. I’m a slow reader, but will let you know when I’m done.
👍🏻😘