The Critical Ingredient
Words 101
Smriti stared at the decorated nuptial bed in dismay. Which was worse, bedding a complete stranger or her best friend?
“Who needs enemies when you have friends like ours, right?” Shirish murmured behind her.
Her embarrassment eased. She laughed. “I am hungry.”
“Me too.” Awkwardness flared until she caught the teasing glint.
She punched him.
“Ouch!” he protested.
“Wow!” She gaped at the swanky kitchen.
“Like it?”
“I should have married you 30 years ago.” She choked.
He scratched his head. “I couldn’t have afforded a modular kitchen then.”
She slid into his arms. “But you made me laugh even then.”
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Written for Friday Fictioneers – a story in 100 words or less. Thanks to Rochelle for hosting this challenge and Jan Wayne Fields for the photo prompt. To read the other stories inspired by this prompt click here.
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You have written dialogue that conveys the friendship beautifully. I hope Smriti feels less self-conscious when it’s bedtime! Still, if anyone can help her relax It’s Shirish.
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I am so glad you got that Penny😊 thank you!
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A laugh is always better than a modular kitchen
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Thank you Neil😊
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A good laugh is a sweet memory! Well written story. 🙂
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Thanks so much Amy😊
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Dear Dahlia,
Better late than never. It sounds like the continuation of a lovely friendship and the beginning of a beautiful marriage. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle 🙂
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Its an interesting and a mysterious one indeed…makes you leave it all to your imagination, but holistically giving a secure cozy feeling of marrying your best friend….but i will look forward to reading more to this a future story or a back story some day…but it was beautiful and thoughtful ofcourse….
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Perhaps I just may write their story – thank you for the kind words 🙂
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Lovely take on the prompt. I could totally picture this
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Thanks so much 🙂
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Sweet—- maybe it only takes a kitchen in the end.
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🙂 Thanks!
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That’s such a beautiful story, Dahlia! 🙂
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That’s such a beautiful story, Dahlia! 🙂
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Thank you Moon 🙂
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Marrying your best friend ensure lots of laughter. Or so I like to think!
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Yes! Even I like to think so 🙂
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😁
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It’s never too late & it’s destined in the fate!
Glad it’s a happy ending & she married her mate:)
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Thank you for reading and commenting 🙂
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I reckon they’ll be okay 🙂
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Yes even I think so 🙂
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Laughing is important, it makes the tough times easier. Nicely done.
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Thanks Subroto.
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Love the spirit in this, Dahlia! 🙂
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Thanks Theresa 🙂
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This is lovely and they have the best ingredients for a happy marriage: love and laughter.
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Is she thereby righting a choice made 30 years ago…like a second chance?
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Yep!
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