Written for the Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle for the picture prompt below – a story in 100 words or less. For amazing stories on this prompt click here. Thanks to Jan Marler Morrill for the photo.
Sons and daughters
Words 99
“This alley is so tiny.” Sheena laughed. “I remember it as a long dark highway!”
“Useful for sneaking back inside.” Her brother winked.
“And learning the facts of life,” Sheena said.
“Meaning?”
“When I was about 12, I overheard Dad telling Mom – if it is again a girl, I will get another wife.”
Sheena shook him by the arm. “Make your peace with Dad. He loves you!”
“Yeah right. After my bike accident, I overheard him – Thanks to God for saving my son. I cannot afford to lose him. It’s not like I have two or three sons.”
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