Marie splashed Scotch over an ice chunk she pretended had enough class to be rocks. It was really just taking up room she could have used for more alcohol.
August 18. Three years, eight months, four days, seven hours and sixteen minutes. Even at a shot a minute she could not wash away the pain of being left at the altar.
Tipping the scales at a mere 60 words against August’s 75-word upper limit, this flash features the word left. Methinks with that much Scotch, she could be directionally-challenged.
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Why do we believe a depressant (alcohol) will lift our spirits? What keeps us from pursuing new relationships?
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Binky
/ August 11, 2013We can fall into some destructive cycles, especially if deep down we believe we deserved what we got.
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Red of M3
/ August 12, 2013You are correct. So many believe if someone does not choose them, it is a reflection of who they are rather than the chooser’s taste/tolerance.
El Guapo
/ August 11, 2013Ha! Nicely done. At least she hasn’t yet become the bitter old woman from Pride and Prejudice(?).
How do I link back if I enter? Something about the word intrigues me.
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Red of M3
/ August 12, 2013Just link at the bottom back to here. 😉 Glad to finally snag you!
Gray Dawster
/ August 13, 2013Yes it’s about time that Guap was drawn into our little writing extravaganza, and now that he has taken the plunge I am now looking forward to reading his take on ALL of this FTP quarter, and the rest 😉
Welcome aboard Guap 🙂
Andro
Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013I am certain they will be entertaining. 🙂
Gray Dawster
/ August 25, 2013Knowing our Guap they
most certainly will be 🙂 😉 lol
Andro
Gail Thornton
/ August 11, 2013Binky, you hit the nail on the head. When we drown, smoke, or do other things to forget we are usually blaming ourselves. This flash seems to mirror that sentiment. How cruel can it be to leave someone at the altar, though. I can imagine signing up a posse to hunt the offender down.
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Red of M3
/ August 12, 2013I have left more than a few holding a ring, but never at the altar. I cannot imagine the heartbreak. xxx
Novroz
/ August 12, 2013Poor Marie. I can imagine how terrible it is but I think it’s for the best, better it happens before they start a new life together 😉
Why do we believe a depressant (alcohol) will lift our spirits? <<< I never drink even a drop of alcohol in my life and will never do. I am also curious why do people drink alcohol when they are depressed!
Ps. Just wrote another flash and will read FITP book 2 🙂
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Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013I think you will really like it. xxx
Valentine Logar
/ August 12, 2013Left at the alter, she should be celebrating! Oh, did I say that, well shut my mouth…..no don’t.
Maybe she is celebrating but being socially correct and pretending otherwise. 😉
Bearman
/ August 12, 2013lol
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Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013Let’s hope so. Still makes me wonder why he would bother to ask if he was just going to run away…
Tess Kann
/ August 12, 2013Being left at the alter is pretty harsh.
The setup here didn’t end in the direction I half-expected. Bravo. I never know where these will end. I love the countdown to the very minute. She IS not a happy gal.
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Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013There are so many events in my life which stay on the calendar. Somehow, I do not think I would ever let that one stay… especially for that long!
And you know it is my mission to detour from where everyone expects. xxx
Gray Dawster
/ August 13, 2013I am surprised that she would remember the exact time right down to the very last minute after being jilted at the altar 🙁
What a low down and dirty trick…
Great flashing as usual Red, and I hope that your Tuesday is a very exciting one my great friend 🙂
Andro xxxx
Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013You are echoing my thoughts to Val and Tess. I am not one to give rejection that much space in my calendar. 🙄
AR Neal
/ August 13, 2013I couldn’t resist a mashup for this prompt…
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Red of M3
/ August 23, 2013It works really well. xxx