Photo by: Sunayana
Tori didn’t feel like celebrating during the Angel Fair. Her 7-year old, Brent, was acting up. He’d done that a lot since the divorce. Tori missed someone adult to share good days and bad days with.
“What are those?” asked Brent, pointing at the display.
“Symbolic angels.”
“Okay. What do real angels look like?”
“Beautiful, with white dresses.”
A homeless man in scummy clothing ran past them, dropping a satchel at her feet. A man in business clothes burst through the crowd shouting, “That’s mine!”
“Nathan?” exclaimed Tori, offering the satchel.
“Tori?”
“Tenth-grade English!” they said together.
Tori harbored a crush on Nathan back then, but was too shy to say anything. “What are you doing here?”
“Just wandering.” He smiled wanly. “Nothing much to do.”
Tori smiled at her feet. “Same here.”
“You know there’s amazing angel food cake a block down. Want to try it?”
In the corner of her eye, Tori saw the homeless man again. He gave a wink before disappearing.
“Brent, I take it back,” said Tori. “Angels can look like anything.”
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Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
Written for Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2017/02/13/fffaw-challenge-february-14-2017/
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I have Goosebumps!! GREAT story! I love that the ‘Angel’ knew exactly what she needed and saw to it that she got it just at the right time! LOVE it!
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Yep. That’s what angels do. He knew precisely what she ( and he ) needed. It’s a win-win. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Sorry, I forgot, Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Happy Valentine’s back to you!
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Lovely story. Good is sometimes where we least expect it.
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That’s right. You never know where good things can come from. Thank kindly! 🙂
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Yep, you never know when an angel will be there.
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You just have to look carefully, and keep an open mind. 😉 Thanks Lyn! 🙂
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I totally loved this – I believe Angels come in all shapes, sizes and smells too!
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They really do. If you keep a watchful eye, they’re everywhere. An open mind and an even more open heart helps you see them. I’m happy you enjoyed this. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Oh gosh this was so sweet and romantic, perfectly apt for Valentine’s Day.
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I was hoping folks would approve. Writing this story is another way of celebrating the holiday. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Major AWWWWWWWWWWW moment right there. Lovely story 🙂
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It’s the holiday for Aww moments. I felt like celebrating. 😉 Thanks so much! 🙂
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What a lovely story. I was afraid how your naughty mind will end it but it’s valentine day hence sweet ending. Loved it.
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On any other day I might’ve been naughty, but I felt like being sweet. Glad you liked this. Thanks very much! 🙂
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:). I would love to read your naughty version too.
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Haha! Stay tuned. Something naughty will come down the pike soon. 😉
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Great one 🙂 Loved the message about angels.
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Thank you! Glad you liked it. 🙂
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Aww such a nice twist to the story… 🙂 Loved it.. Angels do come in all shapes and sizes 😉 😛
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I’m happy you enjoyed it. You never know where angels come from or what they’ll look like. It’s good to keep a sharp lookout. 😉 Thanks!
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Reblogged this on Kaleidoscope and commented:
From a prolific blogger with tales, short and very readable and unimaginably various in themes:
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Oh thank you for that. I really appreciate the kind words and the plug. 🙂
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Reblogged at https://ksriranga.wordpress.com/. Thanks.
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Indeed Angels can look like anyone.
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That’s how I see it, so to speak. 😉 It’s never good to judge too quickly. You never know for certain who or what is right in front of you. 😉 Thanks for stopping in! 🙂
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