“Are you okay?” Marla said sympathetically to her boyfriend Paul as he bent over a paper bag, retching. Marla couldn’t help smiling inside. It was just a Ferris Wheel and it wasn’t the kind where your feet are dangling in the air.
Paul wiped his mouth on the back of his hand and nodded. “Oh, yeah, probably just ate something bad.”
He dumped the paper bag into the trashcan next to the bench they’re sitting while reached for the bottle water next to him. He took a swig and draped his arm around Marla’s shoulder. “Are you sure you’re okay?” Marla asked again.
“Yes, babe, I’m fine. The question is are you ready for the next ride?” Paul asked in his manly voice.
Marla giggled and together, they made their way through the fairground, dodging crowds and admiring the fast motions of the twisty roller coasters. “Ooh, that looks fun.” Paul’s eyes followed Marla’s finger to the red tent at the far end of the fairground.
“Are you sure, babe?” She nodded as he swallowed.
(~175 Words)
The conclusion is out, you can read it here…
I am participating in Priceless Joy’s flash fiction challenge, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writer, where we write a piece between 100 and 150 words (more or less 25 words) in length inspired by the photo prompt above.
This look very incomplete, I know. Part 2 and conclusion might be coming tomorrow.
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LOL! I can just picture him trying to act all “manly” and courageous and turning white when she points to the next ride… can’t wait for the conclusion Yinglan! Great story!
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Thank you so much.
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Fair play to him for carrying on, not many would.
I am looking forward to the conclusion!
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I used to be the same way on rides. I hated them but tried to act brave because all my friends loved them..looking forward to the next part of the story.
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Thanks, I used to act that way around people too, pretend I’m not afraid to go on the roller coasters.
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This was excellent! Poor guy!
There’s actually a book called The Red Tent and its soooooooooo good.
If you have time, give it a read!
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Thanks, I think I’ve actually heard of the book. Maybe the title of this story is not so random after all. When I have time, I shall give it a gander. 🙂
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You’ll love it I swear
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🙂
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Ferris wheels just aren’t made for anyone with a dodgy tum. At least Paul put on a brave face about it. The Fun House should suit him better. 🙂
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Poor lad! He really isn’t very good at being ‘manly’ is he? 🙂 Hopefully whatever’s in the red tent won’t make him sick, though his reaction doesn’t bode well for any upcoming displays of manliness…:)
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Great juxtaposition of his manly voice with his decidedly unmanly reaction. Nicely done 🙂
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Thank you.
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Poor guy.
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