draliman on life

A number of people I follow have been taking part in the Sunday Photo Fiction prompt. I was happy just reading their stories, but then I started to wonder what I might write if I were to give it a go. Then a story accidentally wrote itself in my head, so I typed it in when I got home and here it is!

The stories should be 100-200 words – I managed to sneak mine in at 199. Phew!

To read the other stories written for this photo, click on the little blue thingy below.

Samuel gazed at the scene before him in awe. A bridge arched gracefully over a cascading waterfall, which sent a fine mist into the air to sparkle in the sun, creating the most stunning mini-rainbows. Lush, green trees grew on either side and a wide expanse of grass stretched down to the water’s edge.

He thought of Lucy’s wide, innocent blue eyes, her glossy raven-black hair, her ready smile. He imagined the scene before him under the moonlight. He would led her gently to the water’s edge, sink to his knees before her…

Walking down into the shadow of the bridge, he took the ring out of his pocket, and smiled.

His phone rang. Annoyed by the intrusion, he answered it when he saw the caller’s name.

“Yes, Mother. I’ve found the perfect spot to propose. Tonight, Mother, I’ll ask her tonight!”

Still smiling, he put the ring back in his pocket and walked away.

A sound came from under the bridge.

“He’s getting away! Come on!” came a gruff voice.

“Wait! Didn’t you hear? He’s coming back tonight – with a friend,” came a second.

“So?”

“So… why have one for lunch when you can have two for dinner?”