Hand in hand, they walked along downtown Cebu one Saturday afternoon. Joy, in her sunny stance, had no idea what’s about to happen.
“Hey, that’s where we first met.” She beamed, pointing across the street.
A smile escaped Theo’s eyes as he led her to the building, “Come on, I want to show you something.”
Joy followed excitedly only to find a scaffolding outside. Theo, however, was beyond shocked that the building was under construction. He yelled to the men at work, “Holy crap! Gents! Didn’t I tell you to get this done by 3pm?”
“Sorry,” shouted the guy in orange, “We couldn’t find more men.”
Confused, she looked at her anxious boyfriend who’s now pacing back and forth. Their eyes met and she felt blood rush to her cheeks as he knelt. Reaching for her hand, he said in a trembling voice, “Babe, I know this is the worst proposal a girl could ever have and things didn’t go as planned—
“—but will you still give me the honor of being your man?”
Word Count: 175
Here is for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers prompt. This week’s photo prompt is provided by Ellespeth’s friend. Thank you! And thanks for another fun prompt, PJ! 😀
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February 25, 2016 at 5:59 pm
Awww! Feb-ibig is still on your spirits, Maria! This is just soooo cute!
P.S. I hope she said yes!
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February 25, 2016 at 6:10 pm
Ha! I guess so? I can’t think of anything else eh. 😀 Thanks, Rosema! I’m pretty sure she’ll give a big YES.<3
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February 25, 2016 at 6:40 pm
No need for anything else, this is for me, the best! ❤❤❤
Yay!!!
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February 25, 2016 at 7:34 pm
YAY! To the hopeless romantics… ❤️❤️❤️
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February 25, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Yeeeeah! ❤❤❤
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February 25, 2016 at 6:48 pm
Awww! Theo sounds like a really sweet guy! 😊
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February 25, 2016 at 8:42 pm
When it comes to being proposed to, who cares if the building is under construction ! LOL! Cute story! I love happy endings. 🙂 🙂 <3<3
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February 26, 2016 at 9:59 am
AYE to that! As long as the one kneeling before us is the one we love to share our whole life with, nothing else matters! Yaa! I love happy endings, too. Thank you, PJ. 😀
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February 26, 2016 at 11:44 am
Yes! Exactly! 😀
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February 26, 2016 at 1:09 pm
Cheers to that! 😀
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February 26, 2016 at 11:52 am
Maria, do you know about a challenge going on where they give you 3 lines and you are suppose to use those 3 lines in a story?
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February 26, 2016 at 1:10 pm
Uhmm.. Sadly now but that sounds interesting! Are you participating in that challenge? How could I join?
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February 26, 2016 at 8:40 pm
It does sound like I fun! But I am trying to find out for another blogger. If I find out more about it, I will let you know. 🙂
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February 27, 2016 at 11:19 am
Oh, I hope you find it soon. 😀
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February 27, 2016 at 7:52 pm
There is a possibility that someone is going to start a challenge like that since we can find the one we are looking for.
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February 25, 2016 at 8:52 pm
Say yes! Say yes! 🙂
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February 26, 2016 at 10:01 am
Sounds like the song.. 🙂
“YES,” she replied, tears of joy trickling down from her eyes.
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February 27, 2016 at 12:18 am
Yay!
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February 26, 2016 at 4:32 am
https://mandibelle16.wordpress.com/2016/02/25/sisterhood-of-the-world-blogging-award/
Hey, I nominated you for the Sisterhood of the World Blogging Award. If you wish to participate check out the link above.
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February 26, 2016 at 10:10 am
Thanks, Mandi. I would gladly accept this. 😀
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February 26, 2016 at 10:25 pm
Figures, rely on friends to get things ready…
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February 27, 2016 at 11:23 am
HAHA! That’s what I’m thinking about. It’s both funny and frustrating to have those kinds of friends around.
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February 27, 2016 at 2:27 pm
A lovely gentle romance!
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February 27, 2016 at 8:03 pm
Thank you, Sam! 😀
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February 29, 2016 at 8:14 pm
She won’t forget that romantic proposal under the scaffold in a hurry 🙂
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March 1, 2016 at 10:42 am
That’s for sure! 😀
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March 5, 2016 at 6:27 am
The best laid plans…. but some things can’t wait for progress!
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March 5, 2016 at 11:09 pm
Ha! I could just imagine his frustration. 😀
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