Simone was in awe. Her head swiveled in every direction trying desperately to take it in. The flowing white curtains, the sun, the sand, the immense pieces of art on the wall reflecting on the highly polished marble floors. She walked through the gargantuan lobby mesmerized by the view of the Caribbean beyond. Azure waters moved in translucent layers.
Enraptured, she missed a step. Welcome drink crashing to the floor, allowed the scent of mint and lime to escape.
She sat in emergency knowing her vacation was over, but on the other hand maybe she’d get even more pampering. Bienvenidos!
100 words
This story drawn from a true happening. And so I wonder how many of you create fiction from a kernel of non-fiction experience. Would love to hear your thoughts.
Friday Fictioneers is a place for flash fiction brought to us by the lovely Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Visit Rochelle’s site and use her Wednesday photo as a prompt to write a complete 100 word story.
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Beautiful prose. I would probably be distracted too! Hope it all goes well for her.
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More pampering is always better 🙂 There is always a kernel of truth in fiction.
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Exactly my thoughts. Thanks for reading.
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Every holiday maker’s nightmare. It seems wrong that such things can happen in beautiful locations. You painted a picture with your words.
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Thanks so much for your lovely comment T!
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Making the best of it–this person has a great outlook 🙂
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Thanks very much Linda!
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There are worse places to be laid up! The things that can happen when one is enraptured by one’s surroundings!
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You’re right. If you have to be laid up, paradise is the perfect place for it. Thanks for reading Dale.
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Now that’s how to look on the bright side. 🙂
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There usually is one. 😃 Thanks for reading.
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It’s tough to concentrate on ordinary things when you’re rapt in paradise. Glad just a broken bone and not worse. About your question, I think each of us is what we write, one way or another.
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Paradise can be distracting, that’s for certain. Thanks for reading Ms. Jadeli, and your response to my question. I believe you’re right.
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You’re welcome.
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Dear Shelley,
Pampering in paradise. Not a bad thing. Bring on another welcome drink. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Haha exactly Rochelle. Thanks for reading.
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If you are going to have a fall like that, it’s far better to have it somewhere special!
My yarn!
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I’m in agreement with that Keith. Thanks for reading.
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More pampering and maybe an extended stay – a definite silver lining!
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Wouldn’t that be nice. Thanks for reading Iain.
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