When Adam suggested they take an impromptu vacation, Zendaya was not expecting rugged sloppy hills and mosquito filled atmosphere as part of the package.
“But honey”, Adam said for about the dozenth time since they’d arrived Pierrah Hills, “we get to watch the sunrise from the comfort of our bed”.
“You mean the mat-covered, stone-laden ground we would sleep on?” Zendaya retorted.
Adam sighed, this was going to be a long week.
They drifted asleep that night to the sound of flies buzzing above their heads mixed with the soft whooshing sound of tree leaves enhanced by the silence of the night.
Adam was the first to awaken the next morning, gawking at the majestic beauty of the sun as it emerged beyond the distant hills. A grumbling sound from behind interruped him.
He turned, “Morning Hun, how was your night?”
Zendaya stared as if he’d just confessed to murder.
“How was my night he asks, well there was nothing good about it if you’d like to know”.
Adam sighed, five more days to go.
word count: 175. The above story is in response to Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers photo prompt challenge hosted by Priceless Joy. Each week we are given a picture to write a 75-175 word story on. Thank you very much @Joy Pixely for this week’s picture.
Another great example (having just read Graham’s story), of people having a very different idea about what counts as a fun vacation. I imagine it’s going to be hard for Adam to appreciate the beauty of his surroundings given that his companion is having such a hard time of it. What an awful situation for both of them — one that you portray very effectively!
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Cool one !!
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Thank You Aneesh. 😊
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Ha, I don’t see them lasting the 5 days to be honest, a shame she doesn’t appreciate the nature, but it’s not for everyone. Gave me a good laugh, nice one 🙂
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Haha, the outdoor life certainly isn’t for everybody. Thank you Iain 😊
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Hahaha! As they say, “Happy Wife – Happy Life.” … Or not. LOL! Cute story, Ameena!
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Ohh yess!! Thank you Joy.
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Wow, they need a different vacation! And quick.
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Haha, yess they Do. Zendaya surely wouldn’t make staying on the hills easy if they don’t.
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I can relate to this woman. Some of are just more out doorsy then others. I’m sure she would’ve found a sunrise beautiful, but being covered in Mosquitos on a hard bed, night after night, that gets to you and her husband should’ve known better. Great write!
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Funny..but not to her! I believe she will be asking all kinds of questions about their next vacation plans!
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Haha, I would do the same too if I were her 😄.
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O dear, he should have gone to a camping shop and brought her an inflatable bed, then filled it with laughing gas. A tiny tiny pin hole would have her in stitches. 😉
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😄😄😄 not a bad idea! Thank you Mike
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Hahaha, what is a relaxing vacation to one is absolute torture to the other. Loved your take on the prompt!
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Thank you Jade. Haha, I think she was expecting more comfy vacation than “the hills”. 😁
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OH poor Adam, LOL! Great fun story! I would like to know if they really make it 5 days! Who knows maybe she learns to like it 🙂
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Ha, they’ll have to compromise and book lodgings in cabins at National Parks as my husband and I do, it’s all about compromise 🙂
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I know right?! That would have been much better for Zendaya. Maybe next time he’d do it. 😊
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Adam should have known better …
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I know right?! I guess he’ll know better next time.
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A lesson for everybody here, i hope. Good story
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Thank you very much Neel 😊
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