Hello! I am a bit late to the party as I was traveling. Will be soon along to read your entries to this week’s Friday Fictioneers 100 word story challenge hosted by Rochelle based on the photo kindly provided by Ken Arnopole (friend of Ted Strutz). Thanks!
Gobsmacked
Words 100
“Good food.” The eldest of their guests conceded. “Although being a diabetic, I don’t usually take potatoes. The fish was tasty but,” he gave a laugh, “our son prefers mutton.”
“Rajma, though needing some salt, is his favorite,” his wife rushed in, “I rarely make it as it doesn’t suit us.”
If only you had informed us of your arrival.
If only you had informed your meal preferences.
If only you hadn’t come and robbed me of my Sunday.
Reena bit her tongue and smiled. “Thanks. Being hypertensives, I thought you might be on a salt and meat restricted diet.”
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Thanks for visiting and look forward to reading your share of guest woes.
For anyone interested, Chapter 6 of Some Sugar & Spice is up.
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