Come on, Sandy.
No, I don’t want to get in trouble.
It’s beautiful down by the lake at this time.
No! I mean it.
There’s canoeing and paddling.
I don’t know how to do any of that.
We don’t either. We can learn together.
Ed, Lila, and Ralph begged me to go.
Persuaded, I caved.
I didn’t paddle or canoe but watching the eagles flying above us made it all worthwhile.
In the end, I was happy I’d gone along.
In terror, I stood before my mom’s angry face.
I knew my awful fate by the look on her face.
2021©Isadora DeLaVega
Genre: Flash Fiction
Word Count: 100
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Inside the Mind of Isadora 
September 21, 2021 at 8:15 am
Oh no. Busted ! Well he seemed to get something out of the day off !
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September 21, 2021 at 9:21 pm
There’s always the risk of being caught.
Thanks for popping by and commenting. Thank you … Isadora 😎
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September 21, 2021 at 4:36 am
Yes I still remember that look! Lol well done!
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September 22, 2021 at 3:50 pm
Oh yes, nothing needs to be said when there’s that look. Thank you for commenting.
Isadora 😎
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September 19, 2021 at 2:25 pm
I think we’ve all been in that situation and had to face the angry parent… nicely told, Isadora.
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September 20, 2021 at 9:04 pm
Thank you Gabi. Yes, we all at sometime have to accept the consequences of learning to be an adult through our adversities.
Isadora
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September 18, 2021 at 11:35 pm
School and parents can only teach one so much, we also have to experienced life, a well told story
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October 7, 2021 at 5:44 pm
I believe the world can be a school for us to learn how to navigate the ups and downs that will sometimes
be knocking at our door. I’m pleased, Michael, hat you thought my story was well-told. Thank you
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September 17, 2021 at 6:26 pm
It sounds like it was worth it though 🙂
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September 18, 2021 at 11:18 am
I’m sure being away from the pressure of school was a plus that day for her. Thanks for the comment.
Isadora 😎
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September 17, 2021 at 5:56 pm
it was all worth it. moms are easy to forgive. 🙂
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September 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm
I’m sure the fun adventure outweighed the consequences. Thank you, Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 12:15 pm
Despite mom’s reaction, it was clearly a worthwhile experience. Well done Isadora.
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September 17, 2021 at 5:37 pm
Thanks, Keith. Teens need these adventures.
I’m glad you enjoyed my story.
Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 12:13 pm
Querida Isadora,
What a shame she had such a lovely time only to end with her mother’s ire. What we don’t know is if the MC acted out of disobedience and deserved what’s to come or if mom is being unreasonable. Well done in any event. Bien escrito mi amiga.
Shalom y abrazos,
Rochelle
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September 17, 2021 at 6:12 pm
Querida Rochelle,
Absolute disobedience … but a teen who wants to experience more. Thanks for pointing the lack of MC description. I had extra words in the beginning when I started the story but didn’t select the correct place to put them. I enjoy the critiques. I grow in my writing. Gracias, mi amiga. Abrazos y caring, Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 10:29 am
Thank you Isadora. The pressure of family life…and the silent rewards we grapple at.
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September 17, 2021 at 6:19 pm
I think your right about “silent rewards” .
Sometimes, giving a go at something even with future consequences can be rewarding. I appreciate your wonderful comment, Susan. Thank you 😊 Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 1:48 am
Great! Peer pressure. Then enjoyed it, but not in the same way. Saw the value vs mother’s wrath. Good story.
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September 17, 2021 at 5:34 pm
Thank you, Trish. Friends can be convincing. I’m glad you enjoyed my story.
Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 12:56 am
Some parents are soul crushers. We are taught to love and honor our parents, but some aren’t worthy of it. I hope she gets away from that parent asap before it’s too late.
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September 17, 2021 at 5:31 pm
Great phrase “Soul Crushers”. Yes, parents can be suffocating. Sadly, one has to live with it until one does not have to anymore. We can respect our parents but we don’t have to love them. Super comment, Lisa. Thanks for your support of my stories. Have a relaxing weekend … stay safe.
Isadora
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September 17, 2021 at 5:57 pm
Thank you Isadora, and my pleasure in reading your stories. You have a safe and relaxing weekend also ❤
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September 16, 2021 at 11:31 pm
But probably, from the vantage point of years, the experience will have been worth the temporary wrath
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September 17, 2021 at 5:13 pm
Teens need to experience adventurous things in order to mature. This outing was a one. Thank you, Neil. I appreciate your thoughts. Be safe … Isadora
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September 16, 2021 at 8:27 pm
It’s especially unfortunate that you got into so much trouble without even being guilty of anything even the least bit dangerous anyway
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September 17, 2021 at 5:05 pm
School is #1 always. At least, for her.
Thanks Larry for commenting.
Isadora
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