What will make a teenager feel better after a sudden breakup? Maybe good food?
I stared at our almost full kitchen cabinet pondering what to cook for my daughter with a broken heart. I can feel mine throbbing too. If only her mom was still here, maybe she can say the right healing words to her.
What can an old man do to make her lovely daughter forget her not-so-good-looking ex-boyfriend?
I heard her almost silent sobs again. I don’t have her mother’s words, but I do have a father’s warm and tight hug. Maybe it will do for now.
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Word count: 100
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Photo credit: my dearie Maria of Doodles and Scribbles ❤
In response to Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers (FFfAW) October 11, 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!
Nice sentiment. I’m sure she will appreciate anything he manages to cook up as well as a hug. Nice story.
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wow. thank you, Iain! i am surely she will appreciate. 🙂
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Awwww
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thank you, love! ❤
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What a sweet father wanting to make his heartbroken daughter feel better! Loved the line, “not so good looking boyfriend.” LOL!
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very daddy-like PJ? HAHA thank youuu!
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‘What can an old man do to make her lovely daughter forget her not-so-good-looking ex-boyfriend?’ 🙂 What a wonderful father!
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awwww. i agree! thank you dear! ❤
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A loving father’s hug is nourishing. I’m happy you celebrate that, sister.
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yes brother! I have a great dad. 😀
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Yay!
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Oh my goooosh this story took my heart and ran with it! It’s perfectly sweet and melancholy and loving. You did AMAZING with this one, Rosema.
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oh my sweet Jade! Thank you very very very much! ❤
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A father who loves, who can show it with a long wordless hug–he’s a jewel.
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yes. he is truly. he is mine. ❤ ❤ ❤
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You are SO blessed, Rosey ❤
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because i am with youuu! 🙂
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Ohhh, then we are both doubly blessed ❤
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amen! 😀
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Yes indeed, Amen!
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Beautiful short story, my dear. You have captured the essence of a father’s love. I hope your heart is on the mend. Sending lots of caring energy and healing vibes your way. Peace and blessings, MW xoxo
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Awww. Thank you for the lovely comment, Momma Moon! ❤ ❤ ❤ I am better now. Stronger. 🙂 Blessings to you! ❤
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A father’s love is truly nourishing Rosema. A great 100 word story. So many emotions and feelings in this short piece.
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I cannot agree more, Davy. This is inspired by my darling Dad. 🙂 ❤
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I felt more sorry for the father. She sorrow over her break up will soon be a thing of the past but his helplessness and loneliness will only grow. A well crafted story.
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oh. maybe. 🙂 thank you Dahlia! ❤
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If the hug doesn’t work, there’s always chocolate 😉
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agree! 😀
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Awww! I can feel his concern. That naughty boyfriend!
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yeah! haha! thank you, Jacq!
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This is beautiful, Rosema. You’ve perfectly captured fatherly love. Really well done. 🙂
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oh wow. thank you so much, Louise! Credit goes to my dad who showed me the meaning of fatherly love. ❤
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