She stood at the kitchen window pensive and disconnected. The sink full of dishes had been waiting all night. Her wrinkled hands picking up a dish absent-mindedly as she gazed into her neighbour’s kitchen. The early morning sunlit rays highlighted the dust floating in the air. She followed the beam with her eyes. It landed on his grey balding head. She missed his visits.
He turned and waved knowing she was there, she shot back to life. Gone are the days of hugs and handshaking she thought. No more pillow talk, we’ll just have to talk through the fence again.
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.
The no contact thing during these days is difficult for many. It feels very isolating. At least she has someone to talk to through the fence. =) Nicely described story!
Thanks very much Brenda! This pandemic has definitely highlighted our need for contact and being close to others. We knew it, but it’s definitely a point well illustrated now. Thanks for reading and commenting.
So sweet! Maybe they should be in the bubble together. Wonderfully descriptive!
Thank you so much. Appreciate you reading and commenting. And yes, would have been good to be locked down together. Or who knows? 😁
They should have entered lockdown together!
They really should have. Though they also enjoy their own space and quiet. 😉
Thanks for reading Liz!
Just read your three. Very good!
Wonderfully descriptive and very intriguing!
Thank you Keith! I appreciate you reading and enjoying my story.
Dear Shelley,
A rather bittersweet tale. Lovely descriptions.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you for reading and appreciating Rochelle! Have a beautiful day.
Great imagery. I particularly like his grey bonding head. So much detail within the words.
Thanks T! Appreciate you reading and commenting.
There’s always more to the story. This is good one, well told, with a tricky teaser.
Always! Thank you Bill. Appreciate your comment.
Hmmm… Now we have more questions.
Let’s see what happens after lockdowns. 😁
If we knew why he went home, we’d be able to figure out whether he’s coming back
That’s one way to look at it. Thanks Neil for the creative thinking and for reading.
Ah, the secret life in world of domestic bliss – lockdown has a lot to answer for.
Haha yes it does. Thanks for reading James.
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Thanks!
Makes me wonder what happened….
Perhaps there will be a sequel. You never know. Thanks for reading!
You’re welcome 🙂
Sounds like they are being sensible, but I wonder will they be able to resist?
It all depends on what’s being said through the fence. 😆
Thanks for reading Iain!
Lovely writing!
Thank you so much!