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PHOTO PROMPT © Peter Abbey
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Word Count: 100
PERFECT TIMING
Strolling along the boardwalk, Olivia gazed at the sea and heaved a lonely sigh. Wayne had proposed here. Lost in memories, she was startled by a male voice. “Olivia?”
She whipped around to see a man with a familiar smile. His hair had turned white, but his blue eyes hadn’t lost their sparkle.
“Steven?”
“How’s that sly dog who stole your heart from me?”
“Cancer. Two years ago.”
Steven’s playful grin faded. “Gloria passed last June.”
After they exchanged condolences, Steven reached for her hand. “What say we catch up over coffee somewhere warmer?”
Her pulse raced. “I’d love to.”
An endearing reflection of friendship and the yearning for companionship, in all stages of our lives, more so as we age into those golden years.
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Dear James,
It’s never too late to find love, is it? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A heartwarming story
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Thank you, Sadje. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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My pleasure
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Beautiful. Reminds me of the memorial benches that adorn the seaside where I live.
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Dear Mr. B,
Thank you and thank you for the photo. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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No problem at all!
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A story of sadness and hope.
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Thank you, whoever you are. 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Long life, forever friends, blessings all around.
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Thank you for a lovely comment, Clare.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Sweet story, Rochelle
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Many thanks, Neil. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
A wonderfully romantic encounter! Two love stories in a lifetime would make this couple lucky indeed! 💖
Shalom,
Dora
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Dear Dora,
This was fun to write. Just a little romance with a happy ending. ❤ Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Heartwarming. How lovely!
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Thank you, Sandra. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A “Heart warming” story. Love and companionship should never die. Good job.
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Dear Jan,
We’re never too old for romance, are we? ❤
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I certainly hope not.
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A lovely Valentine love story 🙂
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Thank you, Anonymous. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
And now, they have a second chance at love. This was heartwarmingly lovely, my friend.
Shalom and lotsa love, again,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I think everyone deserves romance and second chances, don’t you? 😉 ❤ Thank you.
Shalom and lotsa hugs again and again,
Rochelle
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You know I do! 😊💝
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💜❤️👍🏻
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💞
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If ever there was proof in a higher power that pulls the puppet strings, here it is. Such a romantic story.
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Dear Lisa,
What a lovely thought. Thank you for your kind comments.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, thank you, and you’re welcome.
Shalom,
Lisa
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Dear Muggle-Wumps W(T)F,
Nothing like a geriatric romance to send a couple of blue-haired geezers into cardiac arrest. Oh well, I suppose they should be arrested for something, perhaps not wearing dentures in public.
I bet those two are so old they fart dust.
Just sayin’
Observant Ernie
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Dear Observant Ernie,
If that’s who you really are. WordPress has you tagged as Anonymous. Maybe it’s been so long they don’t remember you either. I’ll bet you’re hiding in an invisible box you stole from an unsuspecting mime. As for two geezers sent into cardiac arrest, at least they’ll go with smiles on their faces. 😀
Shalom,
Muggle-Wumps W(T)F
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Yep, playing my invisible guitar too.
Lucky geezers.
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It’s never too late. Your story has a much happier ending than mine, I hope they are happy together.
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Dear Jen,
I’d like to think they’re going to find love and romance with each other. Thank you. ❤
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a lovely tale! Hope the candle hasn’t faded…
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I don’t think it has, whoever you are. ❤ 😉
Shalom,
Rochelle
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“Love”ly story for Valentine’s Day week 🙂
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Many thanks, Anita.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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good for them. i suppose everybody deserves a second chance.
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Dear Plaridel,
We all need love, don’t we? Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I love that ending. Hands held and a racing pulse. Reminds me of my mother, in her 60s, on the morning before her second wedding, after years of widowhood. She fell back on her bed like a kid, and with a big sigh, said she felt as if she was 16 again. Great story.
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Dear Margaret,
Oh, that’s so sweet about your mother. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A story full of hope – lovely!
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Thank you, whoever you are. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love, loss, loneliness, and a fluttering hope of finding love again, all in 100 words. Beautiful. (I also FINALLY figured out how to make my comments appear on other people’s posts…Thank you for your help with that!) -Angela
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Dear Angela,
Glad to help in any way. 🙂 Thank you for the lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Shared sadness with a touch of warmth. Nice.
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Thank you, Keith.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Love lost and possibly found. This is a truly heart warming story told in 100 words.
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Rochelle, my above comment came through as anonymous, but it’s me…Lish
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Dear Lish,
I appreciate you identifying yourself. Many are coming through as anonymous. Not sure what’s up with WordPress these days. Thank you for the lovely comment.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a beautiful story. Love has no age limit.
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For whatever reason I’m anonymous Gah Learner today. 😮
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Dear Gabi,
There shouldn’t be an age limit on love and romance. Thank you for commenting and identifying yourself.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Beautiful story!
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Thank you, Dawn.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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A beautiful story of life, hope and the need for companionship.
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Dear Smitha,
We never outlive our need for love and companionship. Thank you. And, again, welcome to Friday Fictioneers.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Never too late! Well done.
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Many thanks, Connie.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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We never know when love will find us!
A lovely, romantic story, Rochelle.
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A beautiful love story. There’s a movie in that. Hmmm, Clint Eastwood? Meryl Streep?
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Dear Patrick,
I’ll admit to being inspired by a recent movie with James Caan and Ellen Burstyn. It’s never too late. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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This reminds me of When Harry Met Sally. Love will find a way.
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Dear Nobbin,
Love does find a way. At least that’s what they say. 😉 Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Oh maybe it is their time now. A beautiful piece Rochelle. Both with full happy lives now finding each other when left behind. A lovely sentiment.
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A beautiful story about two old friends, gorgeous Rochelle! Xx
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Thanks so much, Carol Anne.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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