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Saturday, May 29, 2010

Saturday Centus #4

It's time for Jenny Matlock's Saturday Centus.  She gives us a prompt and then we have to write the rest with 100 words or less.  The prompt will be in bold letters.  Go to this link to either read or participate.
http://jennymatlock.blogspot.com/2010/05/saturday-centus-week-4.html

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As Dad and I drove out the driveway, many childhood memories flooded back.  Since mom ran away, we were all we had.

We were going to our usual restaurant on the eve of my wedding.

We ordered a drink and then dad disappeared.

After some time, the waitress came.

“May I help you, miss? You look puzzled.”

“Mmmm… thank you, I’m just looking for my father. We came in together a moment ago, but he seems to have wandered off.” 


Suddenly, I heard familiar music.  I followed it to the patio.  There my father stood surrounded by twinkling lights and roses.  As his hand reached out, I fell into his arms for one last dance and he whispered in my ear "You will always be my little girl". 

22 comments:

Sami said...

I love love love LOVE this! Beautiful and great imagery, and it made me go 'awwwww'. :)

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

Unexpectedly sweet and quite touching. Lovely!

Cathryn said...

This was touching and moving. Brought tears to my eyes--'nuff said.
*sniffles*

mrs. c said...

Such a sweet story, I think I am going to try this writing prompt this time! Thanks for the compliment, I had a great time doing the flowers but boy was I tired!!!

Susan Anderson said...

Awwww, I liked this one.

=)

cj Schlottman said...

So charming and warm and so very visual. I love this sweet story.

jeff campbell said...

Wow! This is such a sweet story...well worded...love it...Peace

TheNormanFive said...

Really good... So sweet!

Unknown said...

this was very sweet and touching!

Vicki/Jake said...

Awwww, dance the night away you lucky gal! How sweet...

Jenny said...

Awwww....you made me teary. What a sweet, sweet, sweet twist to this prompt! OK, that was beautiful.

Terra said...

oh darn that was sweet. Sweet and touching. way to go!

easternsparkle said...

That was truly beautiful - I could see the scene, well done!!

jfb57 said...

I love a happy ending! Great piece!

BECKY said...

Hi Viki. This was so beautiful and so visual. As "they" always say, Show Don't Tell, and you did it perfectly! Loved it!

fryfan20 said...

lovely such a happy ending :)

Koby said...

Brought back some lovely memories I have of dancing with my dad at my wedding..thanks (sniffle)

Tgoette said...

A lovely story charged with emotion from beginning to end! Well done!

Cheryl said...

Sweet sweet sweet.

Caroljs said...

wow just lovely

Kat said...

Oh I love this Viki! What a sweet story. I guess we are all daddy's little girls at heart. Kathy

Jewel said...

Awww..that was sweet...