FF – Yes and No
Here is my story for Friday Fictioneers, hosted by Rochelle. She also provided this week’s photo.
“That little holder for the condiments. I remember when we got that.”
“Yes.”
“We bought it in that little gift shop. On our honeymoon.”
“Yes.”
“What a time we had!”
“Yes.”
“Our kids had some fun out in the garden.”
“Yes.”
“Off at university now, the pair of them.”
“Yes.”
“Studying hard. And partying hard too, I expect!”
“Yes.”
“Aaaah… we had some good times. Great times. Wouldn’t you say?”
“Yes.”
“So… what say we give it another try? The two of us? A fresh start.”
“…”
“…?”
“No.”
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Well starting over isn’t for everyone
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No. Looks like one of them is out of luck though.
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Aw.. Too bad. All those yeses sounded so willing. 🙂
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Yes, he was doing so well 🙂
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Heh. Monosyllabic replies and still he gets his hopes up!
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He doesn’t know women at all…
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That’s not a proper condiment set. Where’s the HP and tomato sauce?
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A condiment set isn’t complete without Brown Sauce … or vinegar for the chips 😀
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Malt?? 😕
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LOL should I reply “Whiskey?” Malt, white or Balsamic…it depends on your taste. 😀
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My preference is malt – vinegar. I carry a few little Plastipaks of it in the car, in case I find a place with fries, but no malt…. Vinegar 😉 😳
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😀 😀
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He didn’t keep it stocked. Now he’s getting dumped.
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Ouch! That bit hard. Great write.
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Thanks 🙂
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Ha… I think that there was something that went wrong… no way you do it again,
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No, that’s just asking for the same sorry result.
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Dear Ali,
That no might be the most honest response in the conversation. Perhaps deeper communication is in order here.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
The lack of meaningful conversation up to this point may have been the problem, perhaps.
Ali
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Now that’s laconic and decisive
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Yes.
🙂
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There has to be something MAJORLY afoot… Enjoyed.
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Yeah, a breakup I reckon!
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I’m glad they were listening carefully to that last question – could’ve have ended in disaster if not paying attention!
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Ha, yes! How many parents and partners have been caught out like that, I wonder? 🙂
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Well that was different for you Ali … almost normal. Excellent take on the photo prompt though. 😀
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Thanks! If you like, just after I ran out of words she took that sharp little stick out of the condiment set and…
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OUCH!!!!!!
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In those answers, I sense the problem with the marriage. —- Suzanne
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Indeed, well spotted!
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lol She certainly didn’t cave to nostalgia!
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Been there, done that, time to move on I reckon.
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If he purchases another one of those spiffy condiment holders, I’ll bet he can find someone who will say “Yes!”….
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Yeah, a real chick magnet, those things…
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The one-sided conversation says it all. It will take more than a new holder for the condiments to get conversation flowing again with these two now that the chicks have flown the nest.
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I think so too.
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No! Well yes some times memories are spoilt if you try to relive them.
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Oftentimes in my experience 🙂
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All those yesses, with no embellishment or agreement, made me uncomfortable. I wasn’t surprised by the question at the end, or the “no.” Too bad.
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No, it sounded like she was just waiting for him to finally come to the point so she could shut him down.
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nice try, but she didn’t buy it. some wounds never heal.
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No, this one’s a goner.
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You captured the mood beautifully through great dialogue! Such a clever take on the photo prompt.
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
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Thanks! I’m glad you liked it 🙂
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All going well until a fall at the last hurdle!
Here’s mine!
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Yeah, he foolishly thought he was onto a winner. Read the room, dude!
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Guess he’s been a “yes” man, long enough…
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Sometimes you just gotta say “no” 🙂
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He should gave asked earlier before he used up all his yeses.
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Ha, yes! He forgot there was a quota.
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Ahhh! I just noticed my typo. Gross!
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The one-sided dialogue says it all. Excellent!
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Thanks, it does!
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Hahaha closed for business. At least she was listening.
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He was probably hoping she’d lost interest and would blurt a “yes” right at the end 🙂
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Memories of one doing all of the talking is probably coming back to the other one like a bad case of poison ivy. Great formatting of the dialogue, Ali.
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Yes, an ongoing communication problem seems to be at the heart of this. I’m glad you liked it!
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Really friendly.
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🙂
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At least (s)he tried.
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I reckon it’s the chap, and yes, he did!
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You could tell that something was up from the “yes” answers. Poor guy.
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Yes, I don’t think communication was the strong suit in that marriage.
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Time to move on. He can keep the holder.
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Not much of a consolation I guess.
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