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His dating-app profile was incredible. A bon vivant, a ravishing romantic.
Meet me beneath the bridge, he said. ‘Underneath the arches’ played in her mind, it sounded enchanting.
We’ll dine together he said. She imagined clinking champagne glasses as dapper waiters attended their every need.
She looked amazing, her dress, her makeup, her perfume chosen to allure.
She followed the directions on her phone, her heart all aflutter.
A train thundered overhead as she arrived at the ugly iron overpass. Someone shouted ‘oy’. There he was, in scruffy jeans and a hoodie leaning against the wall of a tatty cafe.
About turn!
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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Ted Strutz for the photo prompt.
Poke a Froggie to join in the fun!
Dear Keith,
You can’t trust those dating apps, can you? I’d be about turning, too. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
So I’m told, Rochelle! Not something I’ll be trying myself anytime soon!
What people say online can never be trusted.
Absolutely true, Sadje.
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Oh the villain!
Perhaps he has had a lucky escape
One of them did for sure! Cheers Michael.
Having been on several dating apps for the past few years – I can certainly emphasize! You aren’t far from the truth! Well written and spot on Keith! 😊
I relied on the testimony of others! Thanks so much.
What a let down! Although maybe he had a certain charm? Perhaps she should have given him a bit of a chance! 🙂
They do say opposites attract, not that that’s been my experience!
Life can sometimes be cruelly disappointing.
Tell me about it!! Cheers, Mike.
lol . . . as I was reading I was expecting her to end up at McDonald’s so I guess it’s about the same thing. 🙂
Haha, not a lot different! Thanks, Sascha.
Not his type huh?
Not at first glance, but now she’ll never know!
Love it
I’m pleased! Thanks, Di.
I knew where this was headed and it made your story all the funnier.
There’s no fooling you Lisa!
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Nice descriptions. He did sound like someone to avoid.
That’s what she thought! Cheers, Frank.
A really great guy is going to be humble, not swell-headed and sounding to impress. Maybe she’ll learn
That was in mind when I wrote it! Next time maybe!
OH No! But I thought you could believe everything on the Internet!! Bon jour! 🙂
Are you really suggesting we shouldn’t?!!
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What a letdown. I like the contrasts you’ve got here – the romantic song in her head and his ‘Oy!’ Her careful dressing and his tatters. Wonderful.
Who knows, they may have been a perfect match beneath the surface. Thanks, Margaret.
Well told, with such options left for us to ponder. Did he at a glance see that she had expensive tastes he could never satisfy? Was he glad he was saved from calling it off? Or maybe he was really a handsome prince disguised as a frog just to see if she’d look for the real man beneath? She’ll never know. 😉
Possibly a little of each! She’ll never know, we’ll never know. Cheers, Christine.
This was hilarious, Keith. I would do an about turn too. And as usual, love the froggies 🙂
That’s really kind of you, thanks so much!
How many opportunities have we lost because we’ve judged by appearances? I am guilty of this too, especially when I was a young person dating. Great story Keith, and the frogs were just fabulous.
Best wishes,
Rowena
I was expecting something like that and chuckled all the way. Reality and cyberspace are not compatible.
oops! better luck next time. 🙂
Nice take on the prompt, Keith. Looking at the neighbourhood, I’m not sure I wouldn’t have turned round earlier!
I think we’d all agree on that!
Another fine story for the books, Keith. But this lad is giving dating apps a bad name. 🙂
Very true Bill!
Ha! I think she should sue – she was definitely mis-sold this date! Nicely done, Keith
A good point Lynn!
Although I know someone who met her partner on a dating app (they’ve been married 10 years now, with three children), I’d be so hesitant to use one. Does anyone even tell the truth on these? Nice take on the prompt. Thank you for visiting and commenting on my A to Z blog.
They clearly work for some! Thanks so much for dropping by, Alana