The phone rang.
“Hello,” she whispered softly.
“ Nereida, meet me at our usual spot on the beach.”
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Memories rapidly flooded her mind. She remembered the first time they’d met. He was walking with his metal detector along the shore. She was photographing the hazy afternoon sky. He had glanced her way.
“Do you always photograph people passing by?”, he said.
“No, only the good looking ones,” she replied.
Thus, the beginning of what would turn out to be a whirlwind romance.
He’d found an antique timepiece that day. It would be her wedding gift.
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“I’ll bring the bordeaux,” he quickly added.
“I can’t wait”.
She hung up the phone and smiled.
“I wonder who that was”.
2016©Isadora De La Vega
Word Count: 116
Genre: Flash Fiction
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September 14, 2016 at 5:35 pm
That’s very sad Isadora. She finds who she loves than can’t remember who he is on the phone. Unfortunately the beginning of illness I think. Great write!
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September 14, 2016 at 6:17 pm
Yes, Madibelle, it’s the beginnging stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The robbing of ones mind where
the past is the only thing they can rely on remembering. It’s a sad disease. I’m pleased you thought it was great.
Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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August 29, 2016 at 6:01 pm
Wonderful! I wasn’t anticipating that closure 🙂
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August 31, 2016 at 6:50 pm
Ahhh … Jacqueline
I know you know that the reader – in a good novel – should never know where it’s going to go.
I’ve been trying to hone my skills in that area. If I captured you, I feel I’ve improved.
Your comment leaves me with a big smile. Thanks you ….
Isadora
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August 28, 2016 at 1:23 am
Wonderful story and photo! Romance and mystery, love it!
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August 28, 2016 at 11:47 am
It’s nice to see you here, Elizabeth. I’m pleased you enjoyed this little vignette. Thank you …. 😎
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August 27, 2016 at 6:45 am
Hello Isadora
I wish you a nice weekend.
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August 28, 2016 at 11:54 am
Good Sunday Morning, Marko
Thank you for the wonderful good wishes for this weekend. I hope yours is going well too.
Greetings …. Isadora 😎
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August 26, 2016 at 4:58 pm
Hehe love the flirtatious dialogue! Great story!!
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August 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm
I’m happy you liked my story enough to call it great. Thank you …
Isadora 😎
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August 26, 2016 at 7:18 am
I suppose there are many reasons she wouldn’t know who he was.
Ellespeth
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August 26, 2016 at 2:50 pm
The prevalent reason is her Alzheimers. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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August 26, 2016 at 12:56 am
Ah…..this is so poignant and very touching, Issy. Beautifully written. xx
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August 26, 2016 at 2:48 pm
I’m very pleased you found it to be a touching story, Sylvia.
Thank you for your lovely comment.
Issy 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 9:02 pm
That was flash! Really flash in the fiction 🙂 I enjoyed it- 116 words and already having me want more. Oh, please, more? *flutters lashes
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August 25, 2016 at 10:27 pm
I appreciate your desire for more on this story. Perhaps, I will do more in the future.
Thank you for popping over to my blog home and leaving your GREAT comment.
Hope to see you again in my neighborhood real soon.
Isadora 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 8:45 pm
Days gone by and days forgotten. A nice tale of happy memories, Isadora, with just a touch of sadness.
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August 25, 2016 at 10:25 pm
I’ve seen a bit of what it can do to the mind. Yes, memories of the past seem to be what they remember.
The present is where it gets hazy to remember. I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Tom. Thank you for your support.
Isadora 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 7:15 am
Great story Isadora… Complex thoughts written in simple words… Loved it…
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August 24, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Yes, Su, it is a difficult subject to write about but I enjoyed the challenge.
Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving your kind comment. 😊
Isadora 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 4:12 pm
Most welcome:-)
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August 24, 2016 at 4:20 pm
😎
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August 23, 2016 at 11:08 pm
I thought you conveyed this beautifully Isadora. Love the last line I have to say.
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August 24, 2016 at 4:08 pm
I appreciate your kind words, Michael. Hope to see you visit again real soon. Thank you …😊
Isadora 😎
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August 24, 2016 at 9:49 pm
I’ll stop by soon.
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August 25, 2016 at 5:10 pm
😎
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August 23, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Sad but lovely story.
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August 23, 2016 at 11:09 pm
Thank you for commenting and visiting my blog.
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 6:36 pm
Ahh and I was wondering if she’d go to the beach !
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August 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm
The sad symptoms of Alzheimer’s creeping. Perhaps, she’d go to the beach and not remember why. : – (
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August 23, 2016 at 4:51 pm
She is Dory and she suffers from short term memory loss… right 😉
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August 23, 2016 at 5:16 pm
I don’t know who Dory is but my character is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. She goes in and out of reality.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 5:24 pm
Well that completely slipped by me. There is a movie by the name Finding Dory.
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August 23, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Oh, it must be a children’s movie. I don’t have little ones. LOL
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August 23, 2016 at 6:04 pm
I am a grown adult with a cartoon fetish 😂, if you have time find it, trust me, you won’t regret it.
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August 23, 2016 at 6:11 pm
I feel the same way about fairy tales stories. I will definitely check this out. Thanks : )
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August 23, 2016 at 4:49 pm
Interesting twist… thank you.
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August 23, 2016 at 5:17 pm
I appreciate your visit and comment. Thank you.
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 4:07 pm
Intriguing ending. Does she know who it is or not? If not, who was it indeed! Well written.
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August 23, 2016 at 5:20 pm
As with most people with Alzheimer’s, she is in and out of reality. I’m pleased you enjoyed and found my story to be well-written. Thank you
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 3:42 pm
LOL! Love this! I am assuming she really does know who it is. Hahaha! Cute story!
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August 23, 2016 at 6:02 pm
Yes and no, as far as knowing who it is. The character is in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s. As with most people with Alzheimer’s, she is in and out of reality. Glad you enjoyed my twist, PJ. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. As always, it’s greatly appreciated.
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 6:32 pm
Oh, I’m sorry to hear she is in early stages of Alzheimer’s! Great story Isadora!
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August 23, 2016 at 6:55 pm
The interesting thing about fiction is that we can delve into areas of life we don’t know and learn about them. I’m pleased you thought it was a great story.
Isadora 😎
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August 23, 2016 at 7:11 pm
That is very true! I’m so happy you participated in the challenge and I hope you will continue!
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August 23, 2016 at 7:26 pm
I certainly will as time allows. I always enjoy the challenge prompt. : )
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August 23, 2016 at 7:35 pm
That’s wonderful Isadora!
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