“Anybody hear anything about Jimmy?” Marco asked.
Nah, you know his wife, Clarice, is a bitch. She wouldn’t call us.
We’re dirt in her eyes. You remember the faces she’d make when we’d be together talking and she’d walk into the cafeteria. She’s a real control freak. She thinks every woman wants her man.
Like, I remember the time we were doing the construction job on 5th Avenue. Ladies passing by dressed in those designer clothes; spiked heels; hair flowing in the wind. She’d come by to bring Jimmy some lunch.
Remember?
She evil eyed those women. Gave me a look like I had cancer.
Fear will do that to a woman. You know she’s jealous of any woman looking his way.
Jimmy got a bum rap. He could’ve had Jeanna. Now, that was a good-looking chick.
“Yeah, I sure hope he survives the fall,” Marco said.
2016©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 148
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March 4, 2016 at 8:02 pm
Wow… a great twist to where the story was heading! Loved it.
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March 5, 2016 at 3:11 am
Greeting and Thank You …
It was a difficukt photo prompt. I’m pleased you enjoy where I went with it.
Isadora 😎
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February 27, 2016 at 5:56 am
Great twist!!
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February 27, 2016 at 4:21 pm
Somehow his fall took a back seat to Jimmy’s personal life. Thanks for stoppingby and leaving a comment.
Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2016 at 1:06 pm
Ah ha … He fell from paying attention to the eye candy below as opposed to the task at hand.
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February 26, 2016 at 4:28 am
He sure did look a little too long. Never take your eye off the task at hand. 😄
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February 26, 2016 at 4:28 am
… especially from a good height!
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February 26, 2016 at 4:39 am
😳
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February 25, 2016 at 12:02 am
Interesting little story, Izzy! Sometimes surviving the fall is harder than just letting go and not coming out of it alive. All that mending… 😉
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February 26, 2016 at 5:01 am
Yes, Lorna, he may be healing in the hospital or not. I wonder if he heals and wishes he hadn’t?
How will he react if his wife is the 1st person he sees? Ssooo many questions and Ssooo few answers. LOL
Thanks for popping in hope your are on the mend. 😍
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February 27, 2016 at 6:56 pm
Yup, slowly on the mend, but this bug doesn’t want to let go. 😦
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February 28, 2016 at 10:00 pm
We all heal in our own time. Rest isn’t such a bad thing. Sending healing thoughts your way. 🙏🏻
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February 24, 2016 at 9:07 am
It sure is a huge fall, to wake him up, maybe. Great take. 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 2:23 pm
He may be falling from more than one place.
Thanks for the comment and visit.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 10:05 pm
It’s my pleasure. 🙂
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February 24, 2016 at 7:34 am
Does anyone really survive the ‘fall’ without scratches when it’s with the wrong one?
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February 24, 2016 at 2:25 pm
I don’t believe anyone comes out of a fall unscathed. A bit of a metaphor in this one.
Thank you for visiting and leaving a thought provoking comment. I appreciate it.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 2:37 pm
🙂 You’re welcome.
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February 24, 2016 at 6:59 am
Great one Izzy
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February 24, 2016 at 2:14 pm
Hi Jake,
Thanks for the comment. Hope you stop by again soon. It’s been awhile.
Izzy 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 6:58 am
I hope he survives and works out his relationship with Clarice – one way or the other!!
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February 24, 2016 at 2:27 pm
In a fall there is no one left unscathed. This started out to be a metaphor for most falls in life.
I think a story arose from the bruises. I may consider a longer write on this one. Thanks …
Issy 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 5:37 am
Oh! What a unique and a bit funny take on this week’s prompt! I do hope he survives the fall! 😀
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February 24, 2016 at 2:21 pm
Sometimes, people deal with tragedy with a bit of humor. I don’t have an ending or middle
for this story but I may consider doing that at a later date. Thank you Rosema.
Isadora 😎
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February 25, 2016 at 3:38 am
Oh that would be awesome, Isadora! 😊
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February 25, 2016 at 4:12 am
I appreciate the excited encouragement, Rosema. 😎
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February 25, 2016 at 5:33 am
My pleasure. 😀
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February 24, 2016 at 4:02 am
A different take on this prompt I like it. The central character might die from his fall and his buddies are talking about what a jealous and bitter woman his is. It’s an interesting way to learn about Jimmy and his life. I hope he lives. Great write!
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February 24, 2016 at 2:19 pm
High praises on my flash fiction. I have no idea which way I would have gone with this story.
Perhaps, at another time, I may write a longer version of it with more insight into their relationship.
I’m pleased you enjoyed it enough, Mandibelle, to leave a wonderful comment. Come by again soon.
Thank you,
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 1:14 am
Very interesting take Isadora!
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February 24, 2016 at 2:16 pm
Thank you, Shivangi. It just flowed as I started writing. The pen directed itself.
Isadora 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 2:56 pm
When the pen directs… Writes the soul..
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February 24, 2016 at 4:49 pm
I always try to use this technique. I find the stories have more substance to them because there is more than words on a paper. 😎
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February 24, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Lovely technique dear!
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February 23, 2016 at 11:52 pm
LOL! The protagonist and Marco are funny! They are also a little mean about Clarice! Hahaha! “He could’ve had Jeanna.” “Now that was a good-looking chick.” “Yeah, I sure hope he survives the fall.” Hahahaha! That was a pretty big dig on Clarice. Great story, Isadora!
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February 24, 2016 at 2:31 pm
Who knows a buddy better than a buddy? When you work that high off the ground you’re more than friends.
Soemtimes, humor is thrown in when dealing with tragedy. Men do have to be strong … don’t they? … or in their mind.
Thanks PJ, for hosting and commenting and visiting.
Isadora 😎
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