“I apologise for the inconvenience,” Chef Lee was saying, as customers shuffled out of the restaurant. A number of them upset and vividly expressing their displeasure at his abrupt closure in broad daylight.
Chef Lee stepped out to put a lock on the door having cleared the restaurant of staff and customers alike, only to find a young man with a sour-milk expression, blocking the entrance.
“Why?” The youngster asked.
Chef Lee sighed, then replied, “I told you. My neighbour, Muhammad’s family, has been detained unwarranted at the airport and I’m going to support him”.
“Now, if you’ll excuse me“, he added, moving out of the youngster’s way.
The youngster smirked, “what can you do there.” It wasn’t a question, but still, Lee smiled and replied, “reassure him that he is not alone.”
Word count: 133. This story is in response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers photo prompt Challenge. Thank you very much @singledust for providing us with this week’s picture.
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Great story Ameena, and very topical! I love how he was ready to go to the airport and support his friend!
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Thank you very much Pj. This was a spur of the moment story. 🙂
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It is a great story, Ameena! Goes well with what is going on in this world right now. What a mess!
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Fantastic my friend. SO right on target!
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Thank you very much. I appreciate it.
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I love that ” reassure him that he is not alone!” , that is what friendship is all about!
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It really is. Knowing someone should always have your back.
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Ya..that’s the best he can offer..and definitely his presence will be most comforting for him
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Exactly! His friend would greatly appreciate it 😄. Thank You
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Very important story and he is so right to go and show reassurance. Well done.
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Thank you very much Iain. 😊
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Very apt, Ameena
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Thank you very much 😊
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That in itself is all one needs. This is a very good piece and timely 🙂
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I know right?! Thank you very much.
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A great take on the photo, and wrapping it into current times. Love this one.
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Thank you very much. With everything thats going on, this was what I could come up with. 🙂
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Sometimes, all you need is to know you’re not alone. Love this Ameena.
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That support really is enough… Thank you Jade
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A true friend indeed! People love to be friends when things are going smoothly, but there are some that will not go the extra mile to help in time of need. Great response to the prompt. 🙂
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A Trumped up tale! Nice…
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Ha, thank you very much Martin 😁
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