“I shall go…right…au revoir…” Then she remembered why this time, unlike every other time before, it couldn’t be just au revoir. Old habits die hard.
She corrected herself, “I mean goodbye.”
She slipped the ring off her finger and started handing it to him but he protested.
“But why? Give me a reason!”
She knew he wouldn’t give up so easily. Old habits die hard.
“You wanna know why? You disgust me now! You’re a failure. I hate how you are a failure and that’s why I’m leaving you.”
She threw the ring on his ashen face and ran out of the room and his life before he could stop her.
That night, she dialed a number on her phone, “Doctor, I’m ready for chemo now.”
I was challenged by fellow-blogger, Sangbad from Thoughts of Words, to write flash fiction on any of the prompts he had suggested. I chose the one highlighted above.
Remember, you too can send me a writing prompt so I can write a Thirty Seconds Tale based on it. I do love being challenged to think creatively and any suggestions from you all are more than welcome.
Thanks again Sangbad and thank you all for reading.
Have a great day!
Copyright ©2017 by Pradita Kapahi.
All rights reserved.
Picture Credits: Joe Wierenga
The Pradita Chronicles 
I don’t agree with the protagonist’s choice……….but loved the storytelling! 🙂
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Thanks a lot. I wouldn’t do that myself if I were in her place, but some would, to spare pain to loved ones. Life! 🙂
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True……but do they, spare? Just trade one for another…..I guess. You are very welcome! Good morning! 🙂
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That is true too. Good morning to you too 🙂
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😀
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👌👌👌good morning
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Good morning to you too 😊
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🙏🙏
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Heyy
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Hi. ☺️
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Can you write something on “we are educated Indians and we know how to read”?
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I’m sorry but in what context is this?
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Ummn.
Those who are educated can understand any language or if not they can keep quiet and let the conversation go on. Somewhat in this context.
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No, I meant to ask are you giving me a challenge in consonant with my series – Thirty Seconds Tales?
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No no.
Anyways let it be.
I just got an idea of doing something.
Can we be in touch apart from WordPress?
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Apart from WordPress? You could follow my FB page and get in touch with me there
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Perhaps she should not break up with line – You are a failure…
But… I loved your stories, all of them. Keep them coming!
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Thank you Hira. How have you been? I put that line because she had to make his angry. Otherwise he wouldn’t have let her go easily. But in such short stories the backstory is left to the imagination of the reader and I’m glad everyone is interpreting it their way. This is the kind of reader engagement I love…. Keep it coming 😊😊😊
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Yeah .. that is what I liked .. it triggered my imagination. Wonderful work!
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Thanks again girl and stay in touch 🙂
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Short and sweet love story. I liked it
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Thanks a lot. How have you been?
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Wow!!💕💕💕 It was sad but I loved it. Sometimes we don’t have the privilege to make the right choice because there are only bad choices to choose from. So….can I give you a word too? You can do it whenever you want.
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Thanks a lot babe. Yes, you said it right. Sometimes our choices aren’t great to begin with. She chose leaving him now than leaving her to watch her die.
Please gimme prompts! I love how it challenges me 🙂 It could be anything too… A word, a picture, a musical piece… let you imagination fly! 😉
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Yeah….she did that for his sake. In her opinion it was the right thing to do. I would love to read a story about one of my favourite english words: ‘Redemption’ No rush or pressure. Take your time😉
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Thank you so much for that wonderful prompt. That’s a great word. I hope the story too is equally good 🙂
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oh story would be great! I know it already 😉😇
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Thank you for that unfailing support :* :* 🙂
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it is very sad.Love can make you do things which you never imagined.
I loved your blog design. It looks amazing and the content is too good.
Shreyans
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Thanks a lot Shreyans 🙂 🙂
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welcome..)
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🙂 🙂
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I just loved this tiny tale..so beautifully written..it’s always good to read a twist in the tale..esp in the tiny tale..keep them coming..
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Thanks a lot girl. I’m happy that people are responding this way to the Thirty Seconds Tales. (TST). Never thought they would 😀 😀 😀
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People love to read short tales..no wonder you’re receiving good feedback. Good morning to you.
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Yes I know. It’s a busy world. Not many have time or the patience to read long 2000 word stories 😀 Glad I started this. Have a great day, DOLL!! 😉
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Have a great day Pradita.
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Thanks sweets 🙂
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Well written
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Thanks a lot Daneel 🙂
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Welcome Pradita
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😊
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Ohhhhhh 😣😣😣😥 She loved him so much that she didn’t want to see him suffer. I don’t exactly agree with her but that’s a very touching story.
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Thanks girl .I don’t either, but some people are forced to make tough choices in the face of death. Good morning Shweta!
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Yeah, it’s sad. 😔 Good evening, Pradita. I hope you have a great weekend ahead of you. 😁💕
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Have a great weekend you too 💞😊
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💖😊
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Nice pradita though disheartening at the end…
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Thanks Akhila. We can’t have a love story every time 😉
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Hmm….
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