One morning, we were striding the path of Pemberley’s garden where sunflowers bloom and wink to the sunny skies. I have never seen such stunning place devoid of artificial façade.
Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner paced slowly in front while Darcy walked by my side. I blinked my eyes in disbelief—I’m with the Fitzwilliam Darcy!
He was talking endlessly, something about the flowers, arts, Netherfield, and breakfast but I only nodded mechanically and my thoughts were fixed on his face. My eyes traced the strands of his hair, I want to touch them. And as he speak in fervor, with those lips—cherry and inviting—I couldn’t help but bit mine.
“Young lady, if you’re not going to stop staring like that, I’m afraid I’m going to kiss you.” he teased.
I blinked trying to make sense of what I’ve just heard.
“Ria…” he paused, his face closing to mine.
“Riaaaaa!” a loud voice came out of nowhere, “RIA. Wake up!” mom yelled, shaking my senses.
“MOM! Not before the kiss!” I wailed
“What kiss?!”
Word Count: 175
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. This week’s photo prompt by Sonya of Only 100 Words which surprisingly reminds me of my favorite classic, Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. P.S I’ve been ogling Fitzwilliam Darcy ever since I read the book. I hope Lizzie forgives me for fantasizing her beloved. 😀
Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers is a weekly writing challenge where a photo is used as a prompt for a piece of fiction using 150 (+/- 25 words). Thanks for another fun prompt, PJ! 😀
Enjoy more stories here:
January 27, 2016 at 2:41 pm
YAY! Kilig. Kilig. Kilig! You just made my heart cheer, Maria! ❤
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January 27, 2016 at 3:59 pm
Awwee.. thanks, Rosema! Kahit ako kinikilig din. Haha. How I truly wish Darcy visits my dreams. 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 4:11 pm
HAHA! Malay mo diba!? 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Fingers crossed! Hmm… have you given Pride & Prejudice another chance? 😀 And by the way, I just sent you an email re: the ebooks you’re hoarding. 😀 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 4:59 pm
Hahaha! Not yet! (Sorry, please don’t get angry! 😀 😀 :D) But! It is in my list this year. So… yeah, I’ll read it!
Hoarding?! HAHAHA! Will read it soonest! 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 7:22 pm
Haha. No worries. You still got 300+ days to read it. Yes, you are one of those book hoarders I know! 😀 😀
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January 28, 2016 at 8:54 am
You have no proof, Maria. No proof! HAHAHA
Yes, I will read it, as a friendship pact, I will! 😀
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January 28, 2016 at 1:04 pm
Hmm.. I smell books whenever you’re around. Haha. Yay! Okiees. I hope you enjoy it. 😀
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January 28, 2016 at 1:19 pm
I love the smell of book, especially freshly-pressed books, so I would take that as a complement! 😀
I’ve sent you the copies, dear. 😀
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January 29, 2016 at 11:03 am
YAY! Thank you, thank you. 😀 Still didn’t get a chance to check them though. (I badly need a new laptop. Urgh!)
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January 29, 2016 at 1:41 pm
YAY! I am positive that you will get one soon! 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 5:09 pm
Oh Maria, how disappointing…you led me along very well…enjoyed your take…
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January 27, 2016 at 7:27 pm
Oh… my apologies for leading you on a could-have-been tale, Michael. I wish for it to be real, too. Glad you enjoyed it still. 🙂 🙂
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January 27, 2016 at 9:25 pm
LOL! Don’t you hate it when you are having a wonderful dream and you get woke up right in the middle of it? Hahaha! Great story, Maria!
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January 28, 2016 at 10:18 am
Especially when you’re about to kiss the man of your dreams?! Urgh. Haha. I wanna go back to beeeed! 😀 Thanks, PJ!
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January 28, 2016 at 11:18 am
LOL! 😀 😀 😀
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January 27, 2016 at 9:40 pm
Oh no! You always wake up before the best bit 😦
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January 28, 2016 at 10:20 am
And then you ask yourself, “Why is life so harsh?” Haha
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January 28, 2016 at 3:18 am
Funny! Some dreams you just don’t want to end.
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January 28, 2016 at 5:50 am
Nice one sal…you’re now a really good writer!
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January 28, 2016 at 10:23 am
Awwee… Thanks Ate Junj! 🙂 Looking forward to your next post te.
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January 28, 2016 at 10:50 pm
Love the connection to P&P! That quote sounded very like Darcy.
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January 29, 2016 at 10:57 am
Really?! YAY! Thank you 😀
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January 29, 2016 at 3:31 am
LOL!! Loved this!! Hilarious and cute, and I love the nod to Pride and Prejudice. Ahh Mr. Darcy, if only he existed in real life ^_^
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January 29, 2016 at 11:17 am
IF ONLY!! Haha. Thanks, Jade. Glad you enjoyed it. 😀 😀
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January 30, 2016 at 12:05 am
I’m very happy to have inspired a story that features Fitzwilliam Darcy. But really, mom should have woken her before the kiss 😮
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January 30, 2016 at 9:39 am
This picture really did remind me of a scene outside Pemberley mansion where Darcy & Lizzie were walking. I’m curious, where was this place taken? 🙂 Yeah, mom should have waited until the kiss! XD
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January 30, 2016 at 11:05 pm
It was taken on the Thames path in South East London (and if I remember correctly, just by Surrey Docks Farm).
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February 1, 2016 at 10:10 am
Oh, not that I have been there but it must be a beautiful place. 😀
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February 2, 2016 at 8:05 pm
That was dreadful timing, Mom! There’s nothing worse than being woke up before the best bit of a dream. 🙂 Sweet story.
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February 3, 2016 at 11:16 am
Definitely. Especially that most of our dreams do not have sequels. 😀 Thank you, Louise!
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