“Darling, I have got some fresh apples for you. Here, take this one.”
He placed the shiny, juicy apple in front of her. She took a look and knew what it was. “Are you sure you don’t what this?” She tried.
“Nope. Not really.”
She thought of her unemployment, the years of quarrel and her god-forsaken country where divorce was a crime.
“Shall I peel the skin? It would taste better, I think.” She gave herself a last chance.
“No. An apple’s skin has the most nutrients.”
She looked blank for a minute. Then, she took the first bite.
This is in response to Carrot Ranch’s word prompt.
She has accepted her fate. Sad story.
Yes. A sad story this time. I wanted to give more details, but the word count had to be 99:) Thank you so much for the read and the comment.
There are enough details to show the story and its essence. It works!
You can always do more with this 99 word core for yourself or other purposes, but this works, it is effective and affective.
It helps in improving our writing. Thanks a lot for the kind comment:)
Limiting to only 99 words is tough. I say good for you! I was impressed by how you alluded to what would happen if she took a bite. Very well done!
Thank you so much, Amy:) Happy you liked it
The poor woman, knowing exactly what was about to happen to her.
Yes. Their country has strange rules. Thanks a lot for reading and commenting on this
You managed a good amount of complexity in the story. Good job!
Thank you very much, Charli
Perhaps in a country that doesn’t allow for divorce – she was accepting a better fate?
Nicely done 🙂
(I left a message on your about page… ~Thank you).
Thank you for coming over and commenting.