It wasn’t easy, but Jenna and Steve somehow managed. School all day, working evenings. She a waitress. Him delivering Amazon packages.
83 year old Jim was her regular customer and neighbour. Every evening as Jenna busily waited tables, she’d always spend some time with Jim. They learned the hardships and joyful stories of each others lives.
One night Jim left Jenna an old lottery ticket as a tip.
Jenna kicked the door open and ran up the stairs screaming. “We won, we won!” “Pack your bags Jim, we’re going on a vacation, and then we’re moving out of this place.”
100 words
It’s been a while, but yeh! I made it this week. Hope you are all doing well and are ready for the arrival of spring as I am.
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.
I’m sure Jim will live out his final days in comfort. I hope they remember to invest.
I’m sure they will. They’re pretty smart. Thanks for reading T!
I love that she included Jim in her good fortune at the end. Lovely story, definitely wish things like this happen in real life too.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit Fatima. Yes, I love that she included Jim. And you never know things like this could happen in real life. They just need to happen more frequently.
Blessings upon blessings. Great happy ending, GiN.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit Ms. Jadeli. Aren’t happy endings the best.
You’re welcome and yes 🙂
I love happy endings! And they certainly deserved it. It’s a heart-warming story.
Thanks very much Jenne. Appreciate that.
A well-deserved win – I cheered when I read it!
Thanks Keith. I thought the same.
Good, kind people and a happy ending! Couldn’t be better 🙂
Thanks very much Granonine! Appreciate you stopping by.
Yay! What a sweet, uplifting story. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for reading and enjoying it Anne. Have a beautiful day!
Dear Shelley,
Now that’s one sweet tip and tipper. Welcome back with your uplifting piece. You left me smiling.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Glad you enjoyed it Rochelle. I very much enjoy being part of this group. Time is my only enemy, but I shall conquer it. Thanks again!
Just occasionally, good things happen to good people. Nice to see you back 🙂
Isn’t that a great feeling. Thanks Iain. Always feels good to write. Time is the nemesis, but I shall persevere. 😁
Sounds like the beginning of a film!
Thanks Danell. You never know, it could be. 😁
Aw, so glad she remembered Jim. And now, on to their new adventures together.
Isn’t that great Brenda. Thanks very much for reading.
Two priceless gifts… freedom and someone’s friendship. Nice story!
That’s a great observation Susan. Thanks very much for sharing it. And for reading.
Not all acts of kindness are repaid, but I’m glad this one was
A kindness repaid makes it a better world for everyone. Let’s hope for better days. Thanks for reading Neil.