It’s Saturday date-night. My boyfriend, Bran, is staring with intensity as if the rest of the world has gone silent—as if it’s just him and the TV.
Yes. The TV.
Not at my golden curls or my beautiful silk dress. Nor at the makeup that I so gracefully wear. He didn’t even bother to breathe my scent! Bryan was whole-heartedly, all-eyes on ESPN’s coverage of the Lions VS Calgary game.
My head hurts from watching the endless throwing, running, passing, and tackling yet I don’t understand a thing.
Oh, for sure, my boyfriend loves me… but just not tonight.
Word Count: 100
© 2016 Maria. All Rights Reserved.
In response to this week’s Friday Fictioneers prompt.
Friday Fictioneers is a weekly writing challenge hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields where a photo is used as a prompt for a hundred-word piece of fiction. The photo prompt this week is a courtesy of C.E. Ayr. Thank you!
P.S. I know nothing about football except “touchdown” and David Beckham (but as pointed out by the lovely Dajena, Beckham plays soccer not football). Haha! See how bad I am at this game? XD Are most guys like Bran?
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DoodleScribbles 
May 12, 2016 at 10:20 am
Oh dear! You’d be better off wearing a football jersey and helmet to get his attention, then makeup and a pretty scent! hee hee Fun story!! 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 1:40 pm
Hahaha! Thanks! That’s a great idea, Deb! Surely with a football jersey and helmet, Bran would finally notice. XD
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May 13, 2016 at 9:45 am
Hee hee, let me know how it goes!! HA! 😉
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May 12, 2016 at 1:29 pm
I like your lighthearted humor. 🙂
P.S. David Beckham does not play football, he plays soccer *wink *wink 😀
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May 12, 2016 at 1:42 pm
I sit corrected. 😄😄😄
Hahaha! See I know nothing about this game? A bunch of thanks for pointing that out, Dajena. ^^
That’s another humor to add to this post. XD
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May 12, 2016 at 8:09 pm
To be fair, in other parts of the world, where American football isn’t so popular, soccer is called football. So it’s easy to get confused.
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May 13, 2016 at 6:03 am
🙂 Yes, that is why I wrote the note. Otherwise I would not have. It is a great post 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:22 am
Thanks a lot, Dajena. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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May 12, 2016 at 4:57 pm
Uh oh. I would be pissed, actually! HAHAA
Great take, dear! Nice and unique take! 😀
P.S.
Boyfie is like that when he is playing games (mobile). And mostly that creates World War 3
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May 16, 2016 at 11:23 am
Thanks, Rosema!
Hahaha! He is?? I could just imagine you staring or waiting impatiently at him. XD
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May 16, 2016 at 11:27 am
Haha! Yeah! With my hands on my waist! HAHAHA
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May 12, 2016 at 5:13 pm
Perhaps would be best to rearrange date night for another time!
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May 12, 2016 at 8:28 pm
Or with another guy… They aren’t ALL like that. Lol
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May 16, 2016 at 11:25 am
Haha! “With another guy” may be too much. But as long as she loves him, she’ll be patience I guess. ^^
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May 16, 2016 at 11:21 pm
Patience is a virtue…☺️
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May 16, 2016 at 11:24 am
Haha. But there’s always another game the next time! XD Geez, men.
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May 12, 2016 at 7:45 pm
Fortunately, not all guys are like that. But, oh, the STORIES I hear! My dad watches CNBC like other guys watch ESPN. He’s a financial man. Maybe the character would get more satisfaction from a guy like that. At least, she’d be well-off eventually, if he plays his cards right. Then again, if he doesn’t, maybe sports WOULD be safer.
Kind of sad, but a sweet story, Maria! 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:32 am
That’s a great way to put it, Kent! Haha. But I have to say, to a woman in her twenties or early thirties perhaps, a man who take the time to appreciate all those grooming effort and remember a date night would be charming. Then again, a financial man who plays the cards right is a also a great catch. Lol.
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May 16, 2016 at 7:50 pm
Like Rochelle would say, “There is that.”
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May 12, 2016 at 7:55 pm
Men and their sport! Poor girl, after all that effort.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:32 am
Men and their sport indeed. It’s like men and their cars, too. Haha!
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May 12, 2016 at 8:11 pm
That’s so funny. Maybe he thought she’d enjoy the game too. Definitely not the right night to arrange a date.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:36 am
Most definitely. Haha! Some women do enjoy watching games with their men though. Good for them. ^^
Thanks, Gab!
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May 12, 2016 at 10:00 pm
I don’t even bother getting upset by the fixation to a football match.
I picked a team and delved right in.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:37 am
Hahaha! Picking the opposing team to his liking, I suppose? It’s great that you enjoy watching them, Chioma. ^^
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May 12, 2016 at 11:13 pm
Football widow but hopefully just for this game, but then again there’s always another and another.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:38 am
“but then again there’s always another and another…” YES, yes, and yes! Haha. There’s always another game. Hmm.. what to do? XD
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May 13, 2016 at 1:17 am
She joins the millions of sports widows! LOL! So aggravating to get ready for a date and end up watching a game on t.v.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:39 am
Hahaha! I can only imagine their frustration, PJ. XD I do hope some sports widows eventually turn to sports-lovers in the end… ^^
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May 13, 2016 at 3:07 am
Nice take on the prompt, at least a game comes to an end. He could be a hunter or fisherman…
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May 16, 2016 at 11:40 am
If she’s willing to wait? Hahaha. Hmm..a hunter or fisherman, I wonder why that is?
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May 13, 2016 at 4:35 am
O Barn is getting old, soccer or football or anything can wait when on a date.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:42 am
Very well, Mike. Very well.. I hope most men are like you. 😀
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May 13, 2016 at 4:35 am
he is such a lucky guy. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:43 am
As long as she doesn’t storm out of the door, he can keep his cool. 🙂
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May 13, 2016 at 2:43 pm
I’m with you on this. I don’t understand football either. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:44 am
YAY!! Glad I’m not the only one. Hahaha. I’d rather watch basketball.
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May 14, 2016 at 5:48 am
Cute story! Still I’d get another boyfriend who likes sports less. Or at least likes those two teams less.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:45 am
Haha… Or a girlfriend who likes the sport? Then again, I’m digressing. Maybe someone who at least likes those two teams less would be better. 🙂 Thanks, Perry!
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May 14, 2016 at 6:56 am
Fun story, most of us ladies have felt this way at one time oranother.
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May 16, 2016 at 11:48 am
Thank you, Dawn! Ooh, I can only imagine. I do think those women reacted differently towards men? How did you do? XD
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May 16, 2016 at 2:56 pm
L learned the game and watched with him. lol
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May 15, 2016 at 6:35 am
Haha. I know this feeling. I like watching football (happy to know your Canadian and watching the CFL) but I don’t zone out like guys do. My Dad, guy friends, past boyfriend, as soon as the game comes on doesn’t matter what a girl looks like, you are unnoticeable. Who’s your fav CFL team?
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May 16, 2016 at 11:52 am
You suddenly became a soundless ghost to them? Hahaha. How did you take it, Mandi? Well, I really have no idea about football (I’m more of a basketball fanatic). I only read updates in the news, sometimes. Sadly, I haven’t watched enough to have a favorite team yet. Hmm.. I should start watching them, I guess. 🙂
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May 16, 2016 at 11:54 am
Well when it keeps happening you just sort of shrug and talk with the other girls you bring to talk with unless a your guy nudges you to say some football stat. You nod and he goes back to watching the game and you try to pay attention and if not get another drink lol.
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May 15, 2016 at 7:49 pm
She should probably check the what, where and when for the next date! She most assuredly has something in common with a lot of women experiencing the same problem. A really great story! 🙌
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May 16, 2016 at 11:53 am
Great idea, Jessie! I didn’t think of that until now. Yes, she (or women in general) should check the what, where and when if their men are into sports to avoid being s sports widow. Haha. Thank you, Jessie! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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May 17, 2016 at 9:09 am
Your welcome! 😊
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May 18, 2016 at 6:27 am
Dear Maria,
Trust me. She deserves better than that dimwit. I’d be tempted to sever his TV plug and head for the door. WEll done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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May 18, 2016 at 11:36 am
Oh! Unplug the TV!! You just gave me the idea, Rochelle. Yeah, I agree. She deserves better than that…
Thank you! 🙂
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May 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm
That was a funny story, Maria! Stupid old TV, and even stupider sports games. What could be more important that a beautifully dressed, perfumed, attractive girl friend?
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May 19, 2016 at 10:57 am
I think some men would still beg to disagree with us Vijaya. Hahaha. Some of them think TV is the altar and sports is the religion. And where does that puts us? Out the door, I guess. 😀
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May 19, 2016 at 11:46 am
I am very fortunate in my husband, who does not watch sports. 🙂
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