The sun was beginning its marvelous descent over the horizon and Ted is still in disbelief. Of all the places in Jessie’s hometown, she led him to the backyard.
“Here? I read Abington is famous for its trails and coves. We could go fishing while we’re at it there!” he conferred, hoping she’d change her mind.
“Probably, tomorrow… But this, my grouchy fiancée, is my favorite place in Virginia. And those are my old friends.” She beamed while pointing to the pond. Ted couldn’t help but shiver to the sight of the waterfowls which Jessie didn’t fail to notice. “Hey… You’re not, by any chance, afraid of ducks. Are you?”
He shifted, trying to explain his defense, “No. I just don’t like those black mallards with treacherous beady eyes, acting all calm and serene, while waiting for the perfect moment to dart at you and give you its vicious bite.”
Astonished, Jessie walked towards the pond and bent over the water. Then she turned, looking snootily, before planting a kiss on his cheeks, “We definitely need to talk.”
“What was that about?” He asked.
“We made a pact, the ducks and I. Nothing you need to worry about.” She smiled.
Word Count: 200
Written for Sunday Photo Fiction’s prompt. The title, Anatidaephobia, refers to the irrational fear of ducks, geese, or other water fowls. Hope you enjoy this. 😀
Sunday Photo Fiction is a weekly writing challenge hosted by Alastair Forbes where a photo is used as a prompt for a piece of fiction using around 200 words. The piece doesn’t have to center around exactly what the photo is, it can be just used as a basis for a story.
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February 2, 2016 at 4:58 pm
YAY! What pact was that!!! Whoever man can kiss them she will marry? 😀 😀 😀
Loved loved loved the beautiful words you used in this lovely and a bit cheesy tale, Maria! ❤
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February 3, 2016 at 11:12 am
YAY! Thanks Rosema! Hmm.. I was thinking of “Guys don’t bite this guy coz he’s the love of my life” kind of pact. 😀 😀
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February 3, 2016 at 1:27 pm
HAHAHAHAHA! I am a bit fairytale-ish with my idea of pact! 😀
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February 3, 2016 at 3:33 pm
HAHA. But that could be a nice twist as well. 😀
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February 5, 2016 at 10:29 am
Hahaha! Yes, actually! 😀
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February 2, 2016 at 8:36 pm
Pact or no pact, I don’t trust waterfowl not to attack either 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 11:26 am
Uh-uh.. I think someone’s got Anatidaephobia! Is that right, Ali? 😀 😀
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February 4, 2016 at 3:57 am
Maybe… 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 12:04 am
Wonderful story! Loved that she had made a pact with the ducks and that her fiance’ has nothing to worry about. Maybe he can get over his fear of ducks (I’m not even going to try and spell it. lol)
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February 3, 2016 at 11:28 am
Yes, that’s what I’m thinking. Maybe he could get over it in the long run. Lol. I didn’t even know this kind of phobia existed until yesterday. 😀
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February 3, 2016 at 11:29 am
LOL! I think there is a phobia for just about everything!
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February 3, 2016 at 12:06 pm
There is! Haha.
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February 3, 2016 at 9:11 pm
LOL!
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February 3, 2016 at 5:01 am
Maybe she had a talk with the ducks to make sure they would welcome her fiancée….then again, she might get back at him for being so grouchy. Nice story. 🙂
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February 3, 2016 at 11:32 am
I think these ducks would welcome him. And I just hope his fiancée wouldn’t have second thoughts now that she knew he’s afraid of ducks. 😀 Thanks, Jessie!
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February 6, 2016 at 10:10 pm
Nothing to worry about. Unless …
I looked up the title before reading the story. I figured it had something to do with ducks. People with that fear would hate it in my town. Sometimes they just waddle through the town centre.
I enjoyed this, Wonder what the pact was.
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