The study was dreary even with the sun shining through the thin curtains.
‘Just once,’ he’d said.
Part of her wanted to give into his adulterous plan.
She twisted her wedding band round and round.
Her heart fluttered with a wave of excitement.
Glancing at the clock, she knew Randall wouldn’t be home for hours.
His empty whiskey glass her justification for the wayward exploit.
The phone rang again.
She picked up the receiver slowly; her yearning greater than her reasoning.
She could hear his voice was full of desire.
“Once,” she said to him, “just once and never again.”
2019©Isadora DeLaVega
Word Count: 100
Genre: Flash Fiction
Photo Prompt:©Fatima Fakier Deria
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November 14, 2019 at 12:37 am
Nicely written, Isadora!
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November 15, 2019 at 4:32 pm
It was a fun write for me. Out of my imagination, some interesting things pop up.
Thank you, Resa. 😎
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November 5, 2019 at 3:20 pm
I want to grab her and say, “No! Don’t do it! Just Once is the first step. It’s a slippery slope from there.
Really well depicted, this struggle against something she knows she shouldn’t do.
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November 5, 2019 at 7:26 pm
Thank you, LINDA, for your powerful comment. I think you’re so right. Once will not be enough for her. If she’s to weak to say no now, what the future holds isn’t good.
Have a great week … Isadora 😎
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November 4, 2019 at 10:08 am
Even just once is wrong. Maybe the guilt will keep her honest next time.
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November 4, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Aahhh … yes, it’s very wrong but with all the things you hear on the news it seems it happens quite often. Perhaps, she’ll change her mind. I may explore this into a longer story. Thanks, Dawn. Have a great week … Isadora 😎
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November 4, 2019 at 8:40 am
When temptations come in the form of the heart, it is difficult to identify it. Drugs, alcohol, junk food – these are easier to box as bad for you. I hope she changes her mind, or at least leaves her partner first.
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November 4, 2019 at 2:14 pm
With such good feedback on this story, I may attempt a longer version. Yes, forbidden fruit can’t bring anyone peace of mind. Thank you, Fatima, for your comment, visit and the great photo prompt.
Isadora 😎
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November 3, 2019 at 8:19 pm
I doubt it will only be once…. but on the other hand it might not matter much if… Randall seems to be a bad egg…
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November 4, 2019 at 2:17 pm
Perhaps, something I should consider Randall’s behavior in a longer version of this story. Thank, Bjorn, for the fabulous feedback. Have a great week … Isadora 😎
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November 3, 2019 at 2:50 pm
Uh-oh… those who play with fire will get burnt sooner or later. This piece has such a rich emotional landscape. You’ve certainly got me wondering whether she’ll give in to temptation! Muy bien escrito, Isadora.
Un abrazo,
Mags
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November 4, 2019 at 12:54 pm
The story does have many directions i could go. I may just decide to continue it if the next photo prompt allows. There’s a biblical undertone. Ahhh … I enjoy these quick writes very much. The directions can be so many. I’m pleased you could feel the emotion s, Mags.
Gracias,
Isadora😎
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November 4, 2019 at 7:24 pm
So many possibilities! I also enjoy these quick writes and look forward to the photo prompt being unveiled every week. If you decide to write a sequel to this story, I’ll definitely be tuning in! 🙂
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November 5, 2019 at 11:45 am
I appreciate the support👍😍😎
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November 3, 2019 at 2:18 pm
Who is she kidding? Every time she will think this one last time. One day she will be caught. Till then a forbidden fruit is so delicious and give so much adrenaline rush.
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November 4, 2019 at 12:49 pm
I’d love to continue this as a longer story. There’s so many directions to go with it. From the comments, there’s a biblical reminder in there. Thanks for reading and commenting, Abhijit. Have a wonderful week
Isadora😎
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November 5, 2019 at 3:44 am
Look forward to reading other stories.
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November 5, 2019 at 11:46 am
I appreciate your support👍😎
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November 2, 2019 at 10:47 am
Just once? I think not. Last night I said I’d have just one square of chocolate….!
Here’s my contribution!
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November 2, 2019 at 3:07 pm
LOL Who can resist chocolate?
I don’t think they’re quite the same but they’re both ‘Not Just Once’ things. Thanks, Keith. May I have a piece of chocolate? ~~~ : – )
Isadora 😎
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November 3, 2019 at 4:39 pm
I don’t see why not!
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November 2, 2019 at 8:41 am
Such is life full of temptations, but can she really trust her instincts. I liked how the writing really brought out the indecision and worry.
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November 2, 2019 at 2:48 pm
Those behaviors should always be questionable and indecisive. There’s a price with every deceit. I’m pleased you liked the direction I took. I’m trying to stretch my characters. Have a great weekend.
Isadora 😎
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November 2, 2019 at 1:23 am
Querida Isadora
I fear that even if it’s just once and never again…it will bring regrets for years to come. You leave me hoping that something happens to prevent them. Entiendo tan tentación. 😉 Nada pasó. Gracias a Dios. Bien escrito mi amiga.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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November 2, 2019 at 3:26 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Si es verdad. Hay muchos problemas cuando los ojos ven lo que no deben.
I’m stretching my characters into waters I remember from my X-Northern friends of days-gone-by. Gracias por sus muy amables palabras.
Abrazos y Shalom,
Isadora 😎
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November 2, 2019 at 12:58 am
that’s all they say. once tasted, the forbidden fruit becomes an addiction.
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November 2, 2019 at 2:55 pm
She may find it wasn’t worth it in the end.
It would have been best to keep what she had. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.
Thanks, Plaridel. Have a great weekend.
Isadora 😎
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November 1, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Just once is never going to be just once, it’s a slippery slope!
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November 1, 2019 at 12:39 pm
Falling from this is just a matter of time.
Thanks, Iain. Enjoy your weekend 😎
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November 1, 2019 at 10:07 am
Hammer blows painted-in feather light. Brilliant writing, Isadora
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November 1, 2019 at 11:53 am
I’m trying to stretch my characters in my writing.
Thank you, Neil for your very complimentary words.
Isadora😎
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November 1, 2019 at 8:37 am
Good in the moment but it all looks different in the morning.
I liked how the story unfolded.
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November 1, 2019 at 11:58 am
I’m pleased the story unfolded the way I had wanted too. It’s difficult with so few words. I think there’s going to be trouble in their future. Thank you for reading and commenting.
Isadora😎
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November 1, 2019 at 8:26 am
I have a feeling it’s not going to be just once… nice one!
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November 1, 2019 at 11:59 am
I agree. Trouble can’t be far behind either.
Glad you enjoyed my story. Thanks … Isadora😎
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November 1, 2019 at 4:43 am
Oh no. Fingers in the cookie jar… I doubt it is gonna stop at once. Nicely done, Isadora.
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November 1, 2019 at 12:13 pm
I love that statement. Yes, one cookie won’t be enough. I had written a longer version awhile back and shaved off a great deal. I’m glad you enjoyed my story, JoHawk. Thank you 😎
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November 1, 2019 at 3:30 am
Oooohhh, Izziy! Cheating gives a moment of thrill and much longer of guilt. Well, usually 😉
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November 1, 2019 at 12:20 pm
Shortened this story from a longer version I submitted years ago for a writing contest. No Winner.lol
Yes, I think trouble is on the horizon. This could never end well. Thanks, Dale. Enjoy your weekend 😎
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November 1, 2019 at 1:35 am
A moment’s weakness for a lifetime of regret. You have conveyed the thrill of temptation very well.
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November 1, 2019 at 12:23 pm
Thanks so much. It’s great to meet the challenge of a good story in very few words. 👍
Isadora😎
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November 1, 2019 at 8:09 pm
Yes it is 🙂 You are very welcome.
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October 31, 2019 at 10:55 pm
Just once rarely ever works that way.
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November 1, 2019 at 12:33 pm
I think you’re right,Sylvia. These things can never end well. Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend. Izzy 😎
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October 31, 2019 at 10:54 pm
Bitter sweet tale. Not much good comes from wandering. A big story in a tiny package.
Happy Halloween amiga.
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November 1, 2019 at 12:36 pm
Gracias for enjoying my story, Tracey.
Disaster is walking beside them. I’m
stretching my characters in my stories to areas unknown. Belated Spooky Day 😀
Have a great weekend 😎
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