The security guy eyed Dave up and down then let him enter the jewellery store. Everything went exactly to plan. Minutes later he slipped out and disappeared into the crowd. Just the handover left to do.
He waited by the fountain. She arrived on time. They stood face-to-face. His eyes flicked left then right. From his pocket, he discretely produced a box.
“Suzie darlin, will ya marry me?”
“Fought you’d never bloody ask!” she yelled.
“Thank Gawd, cost me a month’s dosh! Just enough left for a burger. Comin’?”
The MacD’s girl eyed Dave up and down.
“Oy, e’s taken” bellowed Suzie.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and David Stewart for the photo
Click on the happy couple to see what others have made of the prompt!
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A love story with a twist.
I’m pleased you liked it, thanks Sadje.
You’re welcome 😇
Well done! He’s pretty brave. Susie sounds like a tough one. 🙂
She certainly is! Thanks Christine.
Ha.. love it… he sounds like a real catch actually
Made for each other! Cheers Björn.
Ha ha – loved the voice in this one – oh, and the storyline too! 🙂
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I’m pleased! Thanks Susan
Made for each other. Guiltily looking forward to a nice burger too once places open up again!
I never thought I’d ever look forward to a MacDonald’s!
Awww! May they be happy ever after.
I hope so! Cheers Mimi.
Haha. I loved this tale and I loved the twist even more. ♥️
I’m pleased! Thanks Shweta.
Sounds to me he’s in for a good life – or else. Nice one.
…as long as he obeys! Thanks Anthony.
You’re such a romantic.
Oh, I know!
Let the games begin! Adorable froggies.
I’m pleased you like them, they took longer to create than the story!
🙂 Guess what arrived in the post today? The Steeleye Span LP with Gaudete on it. Dang good album, but you already know that.
Fantastic! You’ll love it I know!
🙂
A very fun story! I like the use of dialect.
Thanks so much.
Nice misdirection to start. So romantic – it sounds like they were made for one another.
Two of a kind! Thanks Trent.
I thought it was going to be a heist story but you turned it into a delightful romance 🙂
Gotcha! Thanks so much.
I think I know who wears the pants…
Me too! Cheers Tannille
Teehee! Suzie’s not going to stand for any funny business, is she?
Oh no! Thanks so much Penny
Dear Keith,
Cor! I fink this is bloody adorable. Love the voice and you’ve outdone yourself with the frogs.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Haha! Thanks so much, that’s really kind of you Rochelle.
Aw, true love. They’re made for each other!
They certainly are! Cheers.
Suzie’s just rough around the edges… he loves her like she is. Love is in the air this week!
A rough diamond and all the more fun for it! Right now, all we need is love, dum de dum de dum ….
Yes! They usually have the biggest hearts ..
Alle we need is love, love,
love is all we need!
i wonder what she’s thinking. must be, gotcha! 🙂
Absolutely so! Cheers plaridel.
Love the sly story and the cool frogs!! 🙂
Thanks so much Brenda!
Aw….. that was fun! And, yeah, he seems DEFINITELY taken! 🙂
Well and truly!
🙂
Oh Dave, are you sure?
He is at the moment! Time will tell.
You got me with this one, Keith. Thought he was about to rob the jewellery store. Well done.
Best wishes,
Rowena
That did not turn out as I expected! Good one Keith.
Fortunately it did for him! Thanks Colline.
It started with a heist and ended with a ball and chain. Good one. It’s lots of fun.
Absolutely! Cheers.
Awww…love <3
Thanks so much Dawn.
That’s hilarious. I love the dialogue. 🙂 One of my favorite of the group this week.
-David
Thanks David, made my day!
Thought its some heist case. Lo and behold, it turned out to be totally different in the end!