Chez Maisonette was her favorite special occasion french restaurant.
Valentine’s Day was their first date there and, now again, a year later.
She primped choosing to wear red his favorite color.
It was a cool evening. The restaurant, a short walk from their apartment.
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The champagne must have gone straight to her head.
She laughed when he said, “I’m leaving you.”
“Why?”
“I’m done”.
“I need you,” she pleaded.
He patted her hand, “You’ll thrive, dear, you always do.”
He kissed her, handed the waiter cash and left.
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Misty-eyed, she noticed the waiter was handsome.
“Dessert, Mademoiselle.”
Flirtatiously.
“Yes.”
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
Photo Prompt: ©J.H.Carroll
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February 23, 2019 at 8:39 pm
Ahh, what can I say…. It’s a losing shawl winning the moment! Well done!
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February 24, 2019 at 4:22 am
I’d say, she’s not going to be alone for long.
A gals gotta do what a gals gotta do. 😀
Thanks for poppy by, Resa.
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February 22, 2019 at 7:15 am
There is nothing like true love…… and this is nothing like true love!! 🙂 I like this very much.
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February 22, 2019 at 5:19 pm
I totally agree, Gavin. She may nothing but an opportunist. Since it fiction, I think I’ll go with that description. Thank you for commenting and visiting.
Isadora 😎
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February 20, 2019 at 7:08 am
I can tell she’ll be fine. =)
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February 20, 2019 at 1:32 pm
It seems she’s been down this road before. 😊
Thanks, Brenda, for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 19, 2019 at 5:17 pm
That was fun! I like the way you signal your humorous intent with the restaurant name – “Chez Maisonette”. That made me chuckle.
You certainly made me wonder about your MC’s psychology – total butterfly, or badly-damaged woman? Not in the first flush of youth, either – mid-thirties, perhaps?
Nice tale!
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February 20, 2019 at 3:25 pm
I didn’t have a base on the MC’s psychology. I was having a bit of fun creating a saucy character.
She thought she was all that. At least, that’s what I was going for. It’s the reason she didn’t
hesitate flirting with the waiter. I like the idea that she’s a badly damaged woman and possibly in her mid 30’s
gives me some direction for this to be a longer tale. Thank you, Penny. Your comments are always very astute.
I appreciate the guidance and help. Happy Wednesday …
Isadora 😎
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February 20, 2019 at 6:07 pm
Dear Isadora
You’re very welcome. I’m glad you find my comments helpful. I find I learn by reading and commenting, so it benefits me too!
All the best
Penny
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February 20, 2019 at 6:55 pm
I’m on the same page with you, Penny. I learn a great deal from reading the stories and feedback. How fortunate I feel to be among such grand company.
Isadora 😎
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February 19, 2019 at 2:27 pm
What a comeback artist!
He is right, she will survive. lol
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February 20, 2019 at 3:18 pm
I guess she must have listened to that Gloria Gaynor song ‘I Will Survive’ too many times. : )
Thanks, for reading.
Isadora 😎
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February 17, 2019 at 9:43 pm
Oops, that was fast. Looks like he was right.
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February 18, 2019 at 1:54 am
Glad he figured her out quickly.
Thanks for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 17, 2019 at 8:26 pm
Talk about quick off the mark!
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February 18, 2019 at 2:02 am
It looks like she doesn’t want to be alone.
She could be very needy. I was creating a
different type of character. Glad it worked.
Thanks, Gilly. I appreciate the feedback.
Issy 😎
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February 17, 2019 at 6:56 pm
Well, he was right, wasn’t he? Nicely done, Isadora.
Susan A Eames at
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February 17, 2019 at 11:36 am
Within 100 words, a relationship has started and ended, and a new one is about to begin! She sounds like a serial monogamist. Excellent storytelling, Isadora.
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February 18, 2019 at 7:21 pm
She’d better change her ways if she wants a permanent guy. PHEW … I thought I was exhausted after I wrote this one. Your comment is the reason why. Lots to say in 100 words. Thank you, Margarisa, for you lovely comment. Isadora 😎
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February 18, 2019 at 9:01 pm
Yes, no wonder you were exhausted afterwards! 😉 De nada.
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February 18, 2019 at 10:38 pm
LOL … I’m happy I was able to come up with a story from the photo prompt. I think Valentine’s Day helped. Como simper, gracias por su visita. Isadora 😎
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February 19, 2019 at 6:06 pm
De nada! 😊
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February 17, 2019 at 9:58 am
I wonder who’ll be next! Nice one Isadora.
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February 18, 2019 at 7:19 pm
I hope the waiter runs quickly. LOL
Thank you, Keith. I appreciate the comment and visit.
Isadora 😎
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February 17, 2019 at 3:02 am
On Valentine’s Day? …. that’s wrong.
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February 18, 2019 at 5:19 pm
Ahhh … yes, so very, very wrong. I think he was sending her a BIG message.The story wouldn’t have had the impact if it was just an ordinary date night. From the ending, she wasn’t in pained too long. LOL
I was having fun this week. It’s totally fiction. Thanks for reading and commenting. Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 6:42 pm
He was right. She really will land on her feet.
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February 16, 2019 at 8:21 pm
She sure did … didn’t she? : )
Such fun to create chaos in fantasy. Thank you, Alice, for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 5:24 pm
I like her resilience. And his perception too. Good one, Isadora.
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February 16, 2019 at 8:23 pm
I had fun this week creating this ficticious character. I’m glad the points I was trying to get though; did. Thank you, Sandra. I appreciate your visiting.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Querida Isadora,
I think you’ve given us a clue as to why he’s leaving her. She doesn’t seem too concerned, does she? Bien escrito mi amiga.
Abrazos y Shalom,
Rochelle
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February 18, 2019 at 7:13 pm
Querida Rochelle,
It’s a fine line she was walking. I guess he let her know.
Quite the impact that he did it on Valentine’s Day.
It looks like she needs to get her need fix. : )
Gracias por su visita y palabras …
Carino y Shalom,
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 5:02 pm
say what? she has moved on already? what a girl. 🙂
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February 16, 2019 at 8:24 pm
Right??? A fast mover, for sure. LOL
Thanks 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 2:26 pm
Well, she bounced back from that pretty quick! LOL! Great story, Izzy!
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February 16, 2019 at 5:05 pm
Yes, she did … didn’t she??? I was having a bit of fun this week with an almost funny tale. Thanks, PJ. Hope you’re having a relaxing weekend.
Izzy 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 6:09 pm
I am and I hope you are too! 🙂
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February 16, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Yes, it’s beautiful today – 75 – so I’m enjoying the warm temps. 😍
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February 16, 2019 at 8:03 pm
That sounds wonderful! It snowed here this morning and the wind was blowing.
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February 16, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Brrr … My weary bones wouldn’t be able to tolerate any kind of cold. Cuddle with a blanket and a good book. : )
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February 16, 2019 at 8:21 pm
Right now, it is 38 degrees F. BRRRR. Yes, I am nice and cozy and warm.
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February 16, 2019 at 5:49 am
Oh, the coquette!!
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February 18, 2019 at 7:17 pm
I guess no ones going to keep her down.
But, beauty fades and then what??? I was having fun role playing a vixen character. Glad you stopped by, Dale.
Thank you … Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 2:20 am
She is resilient.
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February 16, 2019 at 3:29 am
It sure looks that way. Thanks, Sascha, for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 1:50 am
Ha. Some things won’t keep a girl down. Nicely told.
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February 16, 2019 at 3:31 am
I guess it’s on to the next one. 😀
Thanks, JoHawk, for reading.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 12:57 am
Good for her!
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February 16, 2019 at 3:33 am
I guess she just can’t be alone. 😳
Thanks, lisarey, I appreciate the comment.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 12:18 am
I think I have an idea of why he left her….
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February 16, 2019 at 3:34 am
I’d say that could be the reason, Trent.
Thanks for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 16, 2019 at 12:09 am
Excellent Isadora 😊
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February 16, 2019 at 4:18 am
Smiling from your complimentary comment.
Thanks 😊 Isadora 😎
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February 15, 2019 at 11:27 pm
I guess she didn’t need him that much after all
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February 16, 2019 at 3:36 am
Ha Ha I don’t think she did. Thanks, Neil.
Isadora 😎
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February 15, 2019 at 11:22 pm
Ha! I love how she bounces back. Heck, I don’t think he was worth it to begin with. This made me smile. Thanks, Izzy.
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February 16, 2019 at 3:43 am
Ha Ha I’m happy it made you smile, Lish. A bit cold on his part. Same day – same restaurant – really??? She was going forward with the help of dessert 🧁 and perhaps a fling. 😀
Izzy 😎
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February 15, 2019 at 11:01 pm
Ha, that didn’t take her long!
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February 15, 2019 at 11:03 pm
I suppose that’s why he knew she’d be fine without him. HA HA
Glad you had a chuckle from it, Iain. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Isadora 😎
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February 15, 2019 at 10:11 pm
I really liked this Izzy.
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February 15, 2019 at 11:05 pm
Thanks, Jo. I’m glad you liked this tale. I was having fun this week.
I was trying to write something lighter from my past stories.
Izzy 😎
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February 15, 2019 at 10:08 pm
“That’s why the lady is a…” Easy turnover.
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February 15, 2019 at 11:06 pm
YUP … she has her issues … men. haha
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