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This is my response to this week’s photo prompt by “Friday Fictioneers”.
Nina opened the curtains. Stepping out for her morning stroll, she felt exceptionally restless.
It wasn’t that Sam got an unusual diagnosis or Brick invested all his money in a stupid business venture. Melissa was also coming over after fighting with Ethan again. All of this was overwhelming, but this wasn’t the first time.
Is this menopause? Why is she overthinking? Nina just couldn’t put a finger on it.
Lost in her thoughts, she took a wrong turn. And found her answers. A garden signpost with colourful pointers. She smiled. A tea party with my bestie. That’s what I need.
Genre: Fiction
Word Count: 100
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A tea party is truly the best. Nice story! 👍☺️
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Thanks for reading Aptivi 😇.
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You’re welcome, Surabhi 😇
Enjoy your lovely weekend and stay amazing! ☺️
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A tea party can solve all sorts of issues! Lovely write Surabhi.
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A best friend and a drink is all we need. Although I would like to change it from tea…. 🍸😉
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I agree!! Tea sometimes, something else at others 😏
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I wonder how they worked out which route she’d take
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Two girl friends can conquer the world if needed 🤣. Thanks for reading Neil.
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A tea party with a mad-hatter?
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Maybe 🤔. Thanks for reading.
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When in doubt make tea and chat.
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Well said James. Thanks for reading 😇.
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taking a wrong turn can lead to unexpected surprises. whenever i travel,i don’t mind getting lost; it’s all part of the adventure. 🙂
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True. Thanks for reading Plaridel. 😇
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Or as Rod Serling would often say on one of my favorite 1960s TV shows, “At the signpost up ahead…The Twilight Zone.”
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Old TV shows are so nostalgic. I always want to go back in time. Thanks for reading James 😇.
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Sounds like a great plan to me! I love how you pack so much of a life into so few words.
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