CITROEN
“Those cursed thieves have done it
again!” Georges threw his now useless car keys on the table. “I’ll have to get
a cab.”
“You can borrow mine, if you like,” Francine
offered.
“I’m not driving that green
monstrosity.”
“Suit yourself. Shall I give you a
lift?”
“Suppose you’ll have to – I’ll never
get a cab at this hour.”
“I’ll get my keys.”
“Drop me a block from the office – I’ll
walk from there.”
Francine put her hands on her hips
and glared. “You’ll walk from here. It will give you time to consider the wisdom
of buying flashy cars.”
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There's a lot to be said for not owning anything too flashy. I've never had a car that was likely to be on a thief's wish list.
Thanks to Brenda Cox for the photo prompt, and to Rochelle for her continued hosting of Friday Fictioneers.
That told him!
ReplyDeleteHe should have known better!
DeleteGreat comeback
ReplyDeleteOnly what he deserved!
DeleteI'm with Francine, how dare he insult my favourite car of all time!
ReplyDeleteDid you actually own one? Lucky chap!
DeleteDear Liz,
ReplyDeleteGuess that will teach him a lesson or two about cars and diplomacy.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Do you think he'll learn?
DeleteVanity is one of the 7 deadly sins. Good example of how it can pinch one's life.
ReplyDeleteVànity and self importance - not a good combination.
ReplyDeleteSo he should, but I doubt he sees it that way.
ReplyDeleteWisdom indeed! My husband bought a couple of flashy mountain bikes when we lived in Asia. They were all stolen until he bought a second-hand one (haha). Creative story, Liz!
ReplyDeleteFlashy is an open invitation to steal!
DeleteThe reality of truth. Makes the idiom about beggars and choosers ring loud. But, to be honest, I have driven a few cars that I knew would never be stolen. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo have I, Bill!
DeleteA car snob! He seems to be in line for long walks now.
ReplyDeleteThat would serve him right.
DeleteToo right! Well done 👏
ReplyDeleteThank you!
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