If his hand is a tiled floor, a lot would accidentally fall.
“Chill, love.” I assured him Dad will be delighted to know her first princess is finally engaged. But his hand, which gripped mine nervously, is so wet with his sweat.
“So what’s the big news?”Dad asked as he take his seat.
“Sir. Uhm, I asked your lovely daughter to marry me —.”
“And I said yes, dad!” I said with delight as I showed him the empty crystal magenta box.
He eyed the box before looking at the diamond ring enthroned proudly in my finger.
“Well, congratulations. Just be cautious you two. Sometimes, the most beautiful packages are actually just empty shells. Grand engagements and weddings are not reliable foundations of marriage. Love is. Trust is. Communication is.”
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Word count: 130
©2016 Rosemawrites@A Reading Writer. All Rights Reserved.
Photo credit: My dear friend Jade Wong
In response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW) September 13, 2016.
Rules:
- a flash fiction challenge (stories in 100-175 words or less)
- each story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end
- no serial (continuation) stories
- include a pingback to the challenge post
Thank you for hosting this awesome prompt, Priceless Joy!
A lovely piece of flash fiction Rosema. The three ingredients for a happy marriage, love, trust and communication.
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Yes. I would agree (though I’ve never been married. HAHA). Thanks, Davy!
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I am speaking from years of experience :0
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oooh. i hope good experience it is. 😉
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I would recommend it to anyone Rosema, as long as it is with the right person 🙂
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Yes. That’s the main secret, right? 🙂
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Of course Rosema.
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🙂
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A serious warning from Dad. I hope the couple will be happy. Nice simple tale. Well done.
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Thank you, Iain! 🙂 I guess dad knows best, too. 😉
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Very serious for that matter.
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Awwee… Such wise words from Dad. ❤ I do hope they'll have a successful marriage life and a long-lasting kind of love.
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Me too!! 😀 Dads know best, too? 😀
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Dad’s always know best and want their children happy, lovely heart warming story to me. His daughter is his princess and he wants her to chose the best!
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I would agree! 🙂 Thank you! 🙂
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She has a sage father. I love his comparison to the empty shell. So apt!
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Yay! Thank you, Mel! And yes! Dad is a wise man! 😉
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That is a wise father, and I hope she listens to his words. Lovely snippet of life, Rosema!
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thank you very much, Jade! 🙂 Dad is indeed a wise man. 😉
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Even with all that, it’s still not enough. The power of respect coupled with the fear of God is too. Marriage is work in progress, weeding has nothing to do with marriage – they are two different baggage.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. And for reading. ❤
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My pleasure.
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Wise advice from dad. He rightly said about the three important pillars of marriage!
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Thank you! 😀 I agree! 😀
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Great story Rosey! Her dad is right! The ring is only the symbol and the ingredients of a good marriage is all the things the dad said.
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Yay! Glad you agreed dear PJ! Thank you! 😉
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:o) :o)
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❤
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Wise words from Dad. Which means, sister, wise words from you.
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oh wow. thank you, brother! 😀
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A true and sage advice. Marriage is not about the bling, but the solid steadfastness of love, trust and communication.
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Yay! thank you, Jacq! 🙂
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WOW–too good. Such great wisdom about love.
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awww. thank you dear!
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I so wish I’d known the things you have already learned so early–wisdom is a blessing.
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awww. credit goes to my Nanay. she prayed for me. i was a stubborn girl too. but her prayers worked eventually. ❤
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A praying mama–so good!!! ❤
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❤ ❤ ❤
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❤
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It always sounds so simple when you hear it : love, trust and communication but under daily strain those words can sound like cryptic messages.
Nice tale.
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As i am not married yet, I am in no position to agree or disagree. But looking at how my mom and dad remained married and i think in love despite their differences, yes, there’s a daily strain.
Thank you for reading! 🙂
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Great wisdom from her father. I hope they listen. But I’m a bit suspicious. I’m wondering if her pink diamond is a fake?
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Uh oh. Good point, Mandi! Maybe there’s a chance!
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Honest words from her dad. And a sweet, nervous beau, eh?
Ellespeth
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haha. yes, Ellespeth! Thank you!
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Wise words from Dad. I hope they listen and have many happy years together. Good story, Rosema. 🙂
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Oh yes! I hope so too! THank you for reading, Louise! ❤
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