Wednesday, 14 November 2018

THE MEETING - 100 word story

The photo prompt for this week's Friday Fictioneers immediately made me think about vagrants and lost souls. But I didn't want to write an obvious story. So I went for something a little more surprising for my protagonist. 


PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields


THE MEETING

Kate looked around in astonishment. Seriously? Checked her GPS. Nope, these were definitely the right co-ordinates.
Bent almost double, she picked her way between the rocks in her inappropriate heels looking for a way to cross the water. Kate was not about to ruin her shoes.
Downstream from the bridge she spotted stepping stones.
Gingerly, she crossed and made her way back under the bridge.
Exasperated she considered her options. She could almost see the funny side. Almost.
But when Kate had told him to surprise her with an unusual date, this was not what she had had in mind.

I hope you enjoyed this story and I look forward to your comments. 


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64 comments:

  1. Neil MacDonald14 November 2018 at 11:03

    I don't see a good future for this relationship

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 11:24

      You might be right - it depends on what happens when he arrives!

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  2. Clare Hempstead14 November 2018 at 11:07

    I don't think they are on the same wavelength when it comes to unusual dates!

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 11:24

      No! Or maybe she'll get used to his teasing ways. :)

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  3. Iain Kelly14 November 2018 at 11:32

    I get the feeling he is going to be in big trouble over this date!

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 12:46

      It's going to take some fast talking when he arrives!

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  4. Sandra Crook14 November 2018 at 11:34

    It might be me, but I sense something sinister in this 'unusual date'. Good one.

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 12:47

      I didn't see it as sinister - just a weird sense of humour. But you might be right. :)

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  5. Trent McDonald14 November 2018 at 14:07

    Hmm, a slight warning ("don't dress up!") might have been in order ;)

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  6. Anonymous14 November 2018 at 14:18

    He's taken this a bit too literally. But give him a chance. He could still be a keeper :) Jilly, Sugar on the Bee

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  7. Courtney Wright 14 November 2018 at 15:16

    Uhm... RUN!! Run in the other direction!! Great visual but scary!

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 17:49

      Oh no! I wasn't intending this to be interpreted as a scary story. :)

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  8. Helen Baggott14 November 2018 at 17:22

    Well, as someone who used to spend their spare time searching for geocaching locations with a GPS, I love the idea of using one for a date.

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 17:50

      By doing so, he managed to intrigue her, but she was expecting a very different scenario. :)

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  9. Rochelle Wisoff-Fields14 November 2018 at 17:38

    Dear Susan,

    There's unusual and then there's unusual. Something tells me he has some 'splaining to do. Good one.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 17:51

      Definitely got some fast talking to do when he turns up.

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  10. The Silver Fox14 November 2018 at 17:40

    Ohhhhh, yeah. I have to agree with everyone above who says this is a bit creepy. You, however, don't seem to think so, and you wrote it. I also have to wonder if this is their very first date (somehow I doubt it) or if they've been together a while and she was sick of whatever the same old routine was. Very intriguing!

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 17:53

      That's what I love about FF and the comments - I'm always surprised by the different interpretations of my words. :)

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  11. JS Brand14 November 2018 at 20:43

    This is really intriguing. Let's hope he's got something good up his sleeve.

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    1. Susan A Eames14 November 2018 at 20:53

      Yes, I think he's teasing her. Thanks for commenting.

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  12. brudberg14 November 2018 at 21:08

    Beware of a date like that, Kate... he is right behind you now and raises the shovel... Kate beware.

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 09:49

      Ha ha - no, I don't believe she's in physical danger - just in danger of losing her sense of humour. :)

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  13. plaridel15 November 2018 at 04:44

    i wonder if the gps needs to be updated. otherwise, it looks like some kind of sick joke. :)

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 09:50

      I think he's played a joke on her - it just depends whether she finds it funny or not. :)

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  14. Abhijit Ray15 November 2018 at 06:13

    Some surprise indeed. Where is this person trying to take Kate?

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 09:51

      Yes, not a surprise she was hoping for. But maybe he will vindicate himself with a ticket to take her to Paris.

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  15. liz young15 November 2018 at 07:24

    Having set him that challenge, wearing heels wasn't wise! Fun story :)

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 09:51

      Not wise - but she clearly wasn't expecting the date to be this unusual!

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  16. draliman15 November 2018 at 12:29

    Oh, Kate... dinner and a movie next time!

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 17:51

      He he - yes, asking for an 'unusual' date has backfired, hasn't it?

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  17. Keith's Ramblings15 November 2018 at 14:26

    I'd like to think he suddenly appeared on a beautiful boat and plucked her aboard! Probably didn't though.

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  18. Michael Wynn15 November 2018 at 15:20

    Maybe not what she expected but at least there was little chance of them being disturbed. If she would be comfortable with that of course

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 17:52

      He he - that's one way of looking at it, Michael. :)

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  19. Brenda Cox15 November 2018 at 17:40

    I hope he has something extraordinary in mind to make up for how the date began! =)

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 17:52

      Who knows? I might have to write a sequel, Brenda. :)

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  20. Dale15 November 2018 at 19:41

    Nothing wrong with unusual... however, maybe a heads-up in how to dress would have been appropriate!

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 20:52

      He he - yes, he probably should have given her a little warning.

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  21. Woman Walks Max15 November 2018 at 20:04

    Great sense of the being alongside the woman - could imagine her frown as she tried not to ruin her shoes ! Nicely done.

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  22. Dawn15 November 2018 at 20:42

    This takes me back to my dating years. I always appreciated extra effort, but yes, a heads up is nice. I'm putting in effort too.

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 20:54

      Goodness! I hope you didn't end up under a bridge! :)

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  23. Jo Hawk15 November 2018 at 21:20

    Hmm, I think I would be looking for my car and getting out of there. No need to explain anything. Nicely told.

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    1. Susan A Eames15 November 2018 at 21:32

      That might be a sensible option. Thanks for commenting, Jo.

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  24. Dahlia16 November 2018 at 13:54

    She has an enviable sense of humor!

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    1. Susan A Eames16 November 2018 at 16:15

      And perhaps that's why he felt safe to play this joke on her. Thanks for commenting, Dahlia.

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  25. Patsy16 November 2018 at 18:02

    He's not betting another date, is he?

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  26. Linda16 November 2018 at 23:27

    That doesn't sound like a date I would have enjoyed, but it sure makes a great story.

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    1. Susan A Eames17 November 2018 at 13:33

      I can't think it would be any woman's idea of an enjoyable date, Linda. Thanks for commenting - glad you enjoyed reading it.

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  27. EL Appleby17 November 2018 at 08:23

    I can't see him getting a second date. Although I have to admit that I consider heels to be inappropriate for most tasks - such as walking normally for any length of time for instance. But maybe that's just me!

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    1. Susan A Eames17 November 2018 at 13:34

      Ha ha - no I gave up my heels as soon as I gave up working in offices! :)

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  28. lisarey1990@gmail.com17 November 2018 at 23:42

    Can't see this ending well. Great write.

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    1. Susan A Eames18 November 2018 at 09:11

      A happy outcome - or not - lies with him. Thanks for commenting, Lisa. :)

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  29. theministryofshrawleywalks18 November 2018 at 18:53

    Hope she let someone know where she was going...

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    1. Susan A Eames18 November 2018 at 19:09

      She's a sensible person - but I don't think she's in any danger. Thanks for commenting.

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  30. i b arora19 November 2018 at 02:34

    it always happens that way, the expectations let us down

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  31. Susan A Eames19 November 2018 at 09:56

    I suppose it is sometimes true that high expectations can be open to big let downs. Thanks for commenting.

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  32. Unknown20 November 2018 at 22:46

    Haha I can relate. Whenever I surprise my girlfriend with dates I never take the shoes she's wearing into account. I've led her on many long walks while she was in heels. Unfortunately, for guys its just something we don't think about.

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    1. Susan A Eames21 November 2018 at 09:23

      Actually, I understand that this happens - sometimes even a walk across a gravel car park can cause issues and I've had my male companion wondering why I'm tottering and grumbling! Thanks for commenting.

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  33. Helen Laycock3 December 2018 at 16:29

    I say, 'Run, Kate!'. I wouldn't trust anyone who arranged to meet me in a place such as that.
    And next time, wear trainers!!

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    1. Susan A Eames3 December 2018 at 17:02

      He he - if there is a next time! Thanks for commenting, Helen.

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