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25.3.16

THEIR OWN HOME - flash fiction on Good Friday

To wish you all a Happy Easter, here is a happy story prompted by Ted Strutz's photograph posted on  https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/
To read stories by other members of Friday Fictioneers from around the world, follow the Blue Frog trail from Rochelle's blog.


THEIR OWN HOME

“It feels like we’ll never be finished.” Julie straightened up from chasing in an electric cable and gestured at the tasks still remaining. Mark murmured sympathy, but they both knew DIY was the only way they could afford their own home.

Living with parents, working all day, then spending evenings and weekends on the house left no time or energy for romance, but Julie was bitterly disappointed when Mark forgot their anniversary.

Until she opened their new front door to the sight of a candlelit picnic table and a mass of flowers arranged with Mark’s unique sense of humour.
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26 comments:

  1. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields25/03/2016, 13:25

    Dear Liz,

    I like Mark's flair for romance. Happy birthday and happy Easter.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  2. Susan A Eames25/03/2016, 15:16

    Loved this story, Lizy - well done!

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    1. liz young25/03/2016, 17:57

      Well, I did promise you a happier one, Susan!

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  3. Dale25/03/2016, 16:06

    Ahhhh... now that is sweet indeed!!

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    1. liz young25/03/2016, 17:58

      Easter treats are usually sweet :)

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  4. Anne Higa26/03/2016, 17:38

    Happy Easter! Thanks for sharing this adorable romantic story.

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  5. plaridel26/03/2016, 21:29

    what a guy! how romantic. what's for desert? :)

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    1. liz young27/03/2016, 16:26

      Look on my facebook page for today, plandel - sticky chocolate cake!

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  6. Alicia26/03/2016, 22:29

    Sweet! Your story reminds me of my husband. He's just this kind of guy.

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    1. liz young27/03/2016, 16:26

      You're a lucky woman, Alicia - when was the last time he put flowers in your toilet?

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  7. Sandra Crook27/03/2016, 10:01

    Happy Easter! A tender and romantic one from you this week. :)

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    1. liz young27/03/2016, 16:27

      Thaks Sandra - I can be romantic if I put my mind to it!

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    2. liz young27/03/2016, 16:27

      Thaks Sandra - I can be romantic if I put my mind to it!

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  8. Gah Learner27/03/2016, 22:29

    That's sweet and funny, romance at its best. :)

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  9. Dawn27/03/2016, 23:55

    Awww...that's loverly <3

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  10. Subroto29/03/2016, 12:56

    He is a brave man this young Mark, sometimes even the best ideas get flushed down. I am glad his idea worked.

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    1. liz young29/03/2016, 14:15

      Not that brave, Subroto - that toilet isn't plumbed in yet!

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  11. Anonymous29/03/2016, 23:59

    Loved your take on the prompt!

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  12. P.S. Joshi30/03/2016, 07:08

    Sweet story, Liz. I hope you and yours had a Happy Easter. Well done. :) --- Suzanne

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    1. liz young30/03/2016, 17:38

      Thanks Suzanne - I'm not often sweet! We had a lovely Easter, thank you.

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