Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by the queen of flash fiction the wonderful Rochelle at https://rochellewisoff.com/2017/06/21/23-june-2017/
BLOWN OFF
Photo Copyright: Ted Strutz
By Neel Anil Panicker
Duffel bag in hand, Ronnie worms his way towards the ramp.
Above the sun beams its pride on his freckled face while the westerly winds shamelessly flirt with his flock of golden brown locks.
A group of teenage girls wriggle past him__flashing, fluttering, thrusting whatever it is they believe makes men go bonkers.
Unmindful, Ronnie walks past Customs and lines up to enter the ferry.
That’s when he spots her.
Long luxuriant hair, high cheek bones, angelic face, killer smile et al.
The ships’s horns blast the final call.
Smiling, he steps in.
It’s going to be some journey.
©neelanilpanicker2017 #FF #100words
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Liked it 🙂 your stories are so beautifully described
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That was so sweet of you to say. Thanks a lot, Sree.
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Pretty cool, Neel. Gives that sense of adventure and the young man finding the right one to see if the adventure will be worth it.
You’re getting better all the time, my friend, keep it up. 🙂
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That were very nice words. Thanks a lot, Mike.
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Mike …?
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Dear Neel,
I think he’s found a way to pass the time on his journey. Let’s hope the feeling is mutual. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Yes, that’s the fond hope. Thanks Rochelle for the appreciation.
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Hmmm. Guess a humdrum journey suddenly turned interesting!
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By all means that’s what it looks like. Thanks.
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I’m not sure if I’m sensing a possible romance, or something sinister. Could go either way 🙂
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It could go either way but here I was thinking of some old fashioned romance. Thanks
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Oh good. We’ve had plenty of sadness on this prompt 🙂
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I hope he makes the right choice.
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A really well written story of life. Loved the optimistic end.
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That was so nice of you to say that.
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Oooh! That will be some interesting ferry ride! Good for him!
I’m almost jealous….
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Yes, you have all the reasons to be, Dale. But the guy deserves the good times that he is entering into. He has had a really bad time of late. So let’s wish him all the best.
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Absolutely
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Ahhh … perhaps, love at first glance. I’ve got my money on them to have a wonderful life together. Nicley done …
Isadora 😎
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Yeah, by all accounts it looks like he is onto something beautiful. I wish them the best of luck. Thanks Isadora for your lovely comments.
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i wish him luck. hopefully, she’s not taken yet. 🙂
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I too would like to believe she is not. Thanks Plaridel.
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oh-so-beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks a lot, Moon.
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Well, he’s confident! Let’s hope his confidence bears fruit. :o)
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Absolutely. Thanks
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I hope the attraction is mutual, and if not let’s hope it’a a wonderful adventure.
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Very true Bjorn.
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Makes me wonder if it’s a great trip, or if it “work-related” (as in paid assassin related.) Very well kept, Neel!
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That’s the beauty of flash fiction. Always one with something to chew upon.
Thanks, Miles.
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Aaaahhhh…romance ❤
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Aaaaah! thanks.
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It sounds like Ronnie will have a pleasant trip unless he happens to spot her six-foot muscular father traveling with her and perhaps frowning and staring at him. Good writing, Neel. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Yes, trust a burly muscular father to play spoilsport. I pray nothing of that sort happens with Ronnie. Thanks Pat.
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