Thursday 29 May 2014

5 Sentence Fiction Marriage

Photo by Lizzie Koch on a gorgeous day on the Sussex coast


Zipping up her leather jacket, Gemma waited for the sound of the roaring engine before leaving the house as Carl pulled up; she hopped gracefully on the back, wrapping her arms tight around his waist, enjoying the intimacy of their journey. They sped along the roads, feeling the wind rush past them, as they passed hot and bothered drivers, stuck in queues of traffic, when soon,the scenery changed to a patchwork of green across gentle hills as sheep grazed and the sea came into view, shimmering blue under a cloudless sky.
    Parking up, they sat on the clifftop in each others arms, eating ice cream, not too bothered by the heat of their leather trousers as they relaxed into a comfortable silence; the waves crashing into the white cliffs the only therapeutic sound.
     It was perfect, Gemma’s favourite place, with her favourite person, her soul mate, but it was still a surprise when Carl produced a ring on bended knee.
   She laughed nervously, offering her hand, as Carl slid the ring onto her finger.
 
written for http://lilliemcferrin.com/five-sentence-fiction-marriage/ where you can read other stories on the prompt by other writers. xx

16 comments:

  1. A hot bike ride, and a guy going down on his knees in the classic way, can it get any better? Lovely take on the prompt..

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    1. Thank you! And it gets better. . . it's true! well apart from the ring anyway. Thanks for visiting and reading! xx

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  2. Ohhhh!!!!!! Yes I likey likey!!!!! Just perfect. That's what fluffiness and love is all about :-)

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    1. I know, It was absolutely perfect! :-) xxx

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  4. Perfect setting for the perfect moment. I hope she said 'Yes' :)

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    1. Yes. . . I did! :-) Thanks for stopping by for a read and leaving a lovely comment. x

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  5. Love it!! Love a motorcycle man with a sweet heart!!! <3

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    1. There's definitely something about that. Maybe it's the leathers! ;-) xx

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  6. Lovely Post.

    I can envision Gemma driving off towards the sunset on Carl's Harley to begin their life together with a sidecar being added on in the distant for the first child.

    Have a GREAT WEEKEND with your family

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    1. Cute idea about the sidecar!! Thanks for visiting and commenting Robin. x

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  7. Sweet story...makes me miss my motorcycle languishing in storage back in the US. LOL!

    D.B. McNicol
    Romance & Mystery...writing my life

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    1. I miss it too! Ours was totalled in an accident :-( Thanks for the visit Donna. xxx

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  8. The scene you've set is perfect. I love it!!! And, Gemma is one of my favorite names :)

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    1. Yay! Had no idea about the name! Glad you liked the piece in honour of your arrangements. xxx

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