Ryan adjusted his tie once more, he was really excited today. A date after a very long time. His busy work schedule and family responsibilities meant very little time for himself.
The setting was perfect, one of their favourite coffee shops where they sipped many a latte and devoured blueberry cheesecake, laughed, cried, created wonderful memories. Ryan then met other women, young, beautiful,the outside world lured him and he found himself too busy to make time for her.
The conversations and coffee dates had stopped gradually- a hurried call, is all it was. But today was different. He had invited her for coffee- as his steaming cuppa was served,he took out his aviator sunglasses and placed them on the cup- it brought back old memories.
She entered and his heart skipped a beat,she looked beautiful as always.There was a twinkle in her eye, she seemed excited too. He rose from his seat, took her hand and kissed it with love “Mom thanks for accepting my date,may I add you look wonderful and I look forward to having great time with you”
(175 words)
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That was very touching and beautiful. And it reflects perfectly on today’s society and their hectic lifestyle. Good one, Akshata
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Thx Varad- yea it’s the sad truth. Hope we can change it
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Ah, this is so true – and makes me feel like a bit of a guilty son! Nice one.
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It’s too easy to let a busy lifestyle push away things that are so important. A thought-provoking piece for many of us I’m sure.
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Thx so much Keith! Glad to hear that- do are you having a coffee date with your mom?
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cute
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Thx Kanika
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How sweet! He was taking his mom on a date! Loved the story and the surprise ending!
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Thx Joy- I hope more people take their parents on dates!
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I think that is a wonderful idea!!
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As always, loved it. Quite unexpected beautiful ending. 🙂
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Thx Akshata! It’s heartwarming to see many people talking of taking their parents out on a date
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Completely unexpected take as usual. Nicely done Aks.
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Thx so much Lav!
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You are a master of this craft Akshata!
Adorable tale and absolutely surprising, pleasing twist in the end made it a great read!
– Anagha From Team MocktailMommies
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Awww thx my dear! Let me add I Am equally mesmerised by your flash fiction.
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