100 words

Keith's Ramblings

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I’d set the scene; sweet scented candles, a fragrant floral bouquet and glasses of her favourite wine.

She entered the room smiling, a smile the like of which I’d never seen before. I stood, we embraced, we sat, we looked into each others eyes. What we had was special.

I didn’t say anything, words weren’t necessary. I just took her hand in mine and began to place a sparkling diamond ring on her finger.

She suddenly pulled away, stood, then walked off saying not a word.

The table is still as I left it last night. Now she’s gone. Why?

 

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Prod poor Froggie to visit the squares.

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PHOTO PROMPT © Dale Rogerson

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Thanks to Rochelle for hosting Friday Fictioneers

47 thoughts on “100 words”

  1. Dale's avatar Dale Aug 27, 2025 / 16:07

    Oh no… apparently he is not very good at “reading the room”, so to speak… Poor bugger.

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      • Dale's avatar Dale Aug 29, 2025 / 13:45

        I sure hope he did!!

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  5. Violet Lentz's avatar Violet Lentz Aug 27, 2025 / 17:36

    If the rings what set her off- she wasn’t looking for a commitment. Be happy she didn’t accept the ring- and fill him in later. Wonderful write!

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  7. Neil MacDonald's avatar Neil MacDonald Aug 27, 2025 / 17:48

    There’s more to this than meets the eye. Naturally, our sympathies are with him, but would they still be if we knew more?

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  8. poetisatinta's avatar poetisatinta Aug 27, 2025 / 17:49

    NO Keith!!….I had so wanted it to be a happy ending… can’t you rewrite it? 🥺🙏🏼 (signed heartbroken from Wales)

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  9. Denise Hammond's avatar Denise Hammond Aug 27, 2025 / 18:31

    LOL. An old flame told me recently that he had planned on proposing before I abruptly broke up with him. Life happens to all of us.

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  10. messymimi's meanderings's avatar messymimi's meanderings Aug 27, 2025 / 21:39

    Maybe a girl wants to be asked before the ring goes on? He was rather assuming a lot, just putting it on her. Nicely told tale.

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  12. James McEwan's avatar James McEwan Aug 28, 2025 / 07:57

    Oh dear. Independent women do not need to explain themselves, and so misunderstandings abound.

    I like how seamless the change of direction in your story manifested.

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  15. rochellewisoff's avatar rochellewisoff Aug 28, 2025 / 12:35

    Dear Keith,

    Aw poor fellow. You leave us all wondering why. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  16. Brenda's Thoughts's avatar Brenda's Thoughts Aug 28, 2025 / 14:09

    That’s very sad, but I suppose it is best she said nothing to add salt to the wound. Fantastic writing, Keith!

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  17. Sandra's avatar Sandra Aug 28, 2025 / 16:39

    It’s a shame. Maybe try again another evening? Or perhaps she’d prefer to pick her own ring. Still, very sad.

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  21. GHLearner's avatar GHLearner Aug 30, 2025 / 20:42

    Poor guy, communication is not his strong suit. At least she didn’t take the ring and left.

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  22. Dawn M. Miller's avatar Dawn M. Miller Sep 2, 2025 / 02:53

    How many times had she told him she was not interested in marriage.?
    Some guys just don’t listen and then this happens and they are all confused.

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