Excellent 150 words of misunderstandings.... Flash Fiction : Who Surprised Who? by Begin Again 100 Word Story writing prompt entry

Panic gripped me. After three years, I assumed James shared my fantasy. We'd talked of growing old together. Over a candlelight dinner, I surprised him. "I'm pregnant." Red wine spewed across the table. I collapsed in inconsolable tears. The next morning, he sent flowers, apologizing. Still stinging, I sent him a single black rose. My note suggested he rot in hell. I wasn't a desperate woman. He sent an engraved invitation. 'Please meet me tonight at 222 Landon Lane." My heart melted. Outside the house, my spirits wavered. Opening the door, I froze. Black linen draped the furniture. A skeleton dangled nearby. Was this a sick joke? Hysterical, I raced outside, barreling into James. "Honey, what are you doing?" "I got the message!" I whined. "What? ... Last year's haunted house?" Laughing, James pointed at the house next door. A pink arrow made of wood read, Will you marry me? Writing Prompt Write a story that is between 100 and 150 words. The trick is you must use the following words: black - single - fantasy - wood - pink - arrow - joke - heart - desperate - whine. Words may be used in different formats (for example: joke, jokes or joking) Recognized Author Notes Write a story that is between 100 and 150 words. The trick is you must use the following words: black - single - fantasy - wood - pink - arrow - joke - heart - desperate - whine. Words may be used in different formats (for example: joke, jokes or joking) Thank you KiwiRawles for the artwork. Word Count - 150

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