He stood chest out, hands on hips, staring down the soul of the horses. It was like he was daring them. Snowy and browny were the only two horses with enough courage to raise their head while the others bowed to Sir’s domineering presence.
What the lovely Lady Dominica saw in him, the horses wondered. Sir was nothing more than an empty barrel with little empathy towards anyone but himself, they gossiped. The horses knew the moment lady Dominica said “yes” to the cocky son of a gun’s proposal, they’ll be the first to go. It was a miserable thought.
Lady Dominica had found out about sir’s underhand plans. She strode down the ranch, looked Sir in the eyes and proclaimed, “Sir, you can shove your proposal up your…“, she caught herself, not wanting to curse in front of her horses. She turned around to walk away then said, “Oh, and I’m keeping the ring. Now we are even”.
word count: 159. This story is in response to flash fiction for aspiring writers photo prompt challenge. This week’s photo prompt is provided by Scott, author of the blog Scott’s Place, Thank you. And now to some conspiracies, what do you think Sir must have done to Piss Lady Dominica off that much?
LOL! I love the terms you use, “empty barrel,” “son of a gun.” Great story and I’m so glad Lady Dominica turned down his proposal because he sounds like a real jerk! (Good for her for keeping the ring). I really enjoyed this story Ameena. Thank you for participating in Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers Challenge. 🙂
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Haha, Thank you Pj. I have a feeling those terms fit Sir perfectly 😁. Thank you very much Pj, its a wonderful prompt.
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You’re welcome and thank you!
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Good for Lady Dominica! The horses were indeed more worthy of her compassion than Sir.
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They sure were and Lady Dominica definitely Made the right decision. Thank you ☺
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Good take on the prompt. Sir may have jad the slaughterhouse on his mind.
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Hahaha, I wouldn’t be surprised. SIR seems like the kind of man that can do that.
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A good laugh to begin my day! Yay for Lady Dominica to see him for who he was and turn him down as all the horses neighed cheering her on 🙂 Sugar cubes for them all!
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The horses sure would like those sugar cubes :D. Lady Dominica deserves a pat on the back for turning the domineering sir down.
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Sir probably tried to sell of Lady Dominica’s favourite horse or a horse of a beloved family member who is sadly gone.
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That’ld have been just cruel of him, and it seems like the kind of thing sir would do.
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Terrible Sir
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I liked the way you narrated it..lady Dominica did the right thing. .I ll chose horses anytime as well 😀
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She sure did! No one wants to spend forever with am empty barrel ;). Thank you
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Good for her! She gave him the boot! And a win, win, for the horses! They get to stay and the empty barrel…is Out of there! Wonderful story. 🙂
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The horses were on cloud nine when they heard the good news. Thank you JC
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Lovely read Ameena.. 🙂 The story relates to many decisions we make. We say yes and it takes just a microscopic second to say “no”.
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Thank you Prakash! I know right. Argh, all those times we decide without even thinking. Atleast, Lady Dominica realized before it was too late. 🙂
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ha ha.. 🙂
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They sure were and Lady Dominica definitely Made the right decision. Thank you 🙂
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Wise choice:) True love wins!
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True love indeed wins! And the horses won in the end. Thanks Nena 🙂 ❤
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I’d trade a cheap diamond for a horse any day!
Ellespeth
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Hahaha, you are the kind of person Lady Dominica needs in her life! Thank you 🙂
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I’m glad she found out what he was really like before they were married! Great story. 🙂
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I know!! Lady Dominica dodged a bullet With Sir 😄
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