February 6, 2024, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about something lost now found. Is it an object or person who is lost? How are they lost? What happens when what was lost is found? Go where the prompt leads!
Hilary’s Loss – by Hugh W. Roberts
Hilary had lost the love of her life, but life went on.
She looked at her reflection closely in the mirror.
‘Gorgeous.’ she assured herself.
“You are,’ said the reflection of her husband, Bert, from behind her.
Hilary quickly turned her head, but, of course, he wasn’t there. He was dead.
While clipping on the pearl earrings Bert had gifted her on their pearl wedding anniversary, Hilary was somewhat startled by the sound of the doorbell.
Opening the door, Hilary had found love again. She didn’t care that love came with a price. Some things were worth paying for.
Written for the 99-word flash fiction challenge hosted by Charli Mills at the Carrot Ranch.
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I really liked that you left the ending open on this one because I think when thinking about love we’re all going to have our own interpretations. And as for price, is there any price too high for love? I don’t think so.
I guess it depends what type of love it is, Michael.
Glad you liked the open ending. I’m sure Hilary found what she thought she lost.
The classic Hugh twist.
She’ll be fine, she’s in the hands of a professional.
Who can hopefully teach her a few lessons about the different types of love Hilary thinks she has lost.
Nicely done, Hugh. A Little twist and leaving us hanging. I’m wondering who was there, and what the price was, but looks like it’s worth it.
As far as Hilary goes, it’s worth every penny she is about to pay her visitor, Dan.
Cool piece of flash, Hugh! I enjoyed it :-)
Good to hear, Carol anne. A bit of an open-ending for all to ponder who was at the door.
Hard to lose a spouse, Hugh. Love conquers all.
It sure does Terri. But it comes in many forms, sometimes as a disguise.
I guess Hillary is throwing caution to the wind, as they say!
Yes, exactly. She still wants to live life, and if that means paying for some love, so be it.
I’m sure it went to a dark place/the dark side! :)
This one leaves me hanging a bit, Hugh. I really wonder who rang the doorbell…
I’ll leave that to you decide, Liesbet. But given there was a price to pay and she didn’t mind paying for what she wanted back, I know where my mind went went this.