The flickering glow of a candle illuminated their faces across the restaurant table. Hearts blazed with passion and desire. Sparks sizzled, unbound. Breathless.
As he ate, she reached out her hand. He gently held her palm.
She gazed, yearning. Both leaned in, trembling.
He said: “Get your own french fries.”
Wendy resides in Vancouver, BC. Wendy placed third in the Women on Writing Spring 2023 Flash Fiction competition. Her work has also appeared in A Story in 100 Words and Macabre Minima, an anthology.
I too was leaning in… and then wham, a funny ending. Awesome!
This is so my husband!!! Great moment!
Love this funny ending!
How totally Human … nice twist … yet it is just that sort of change of pace that often is needed to actually make the human-to-human connection.
Love this! Such a good twist at the end…very nicely done.
Perfect!
Really enjoyed the funny ending!
This made me laugh out loud. Loved it! :)