This is my entry for the 100 Word Challenge for Adults. Enjoy!
The bath fills with warm scented bubbles. I sink in, luxuriating in the unusual silence that surrounds me with peace. Every other living creature has left the house, leaving me to a book, some music, and bathing bliss.
The cell phone chimes. Ignore it. A message beeps.
I read a few pages and then opt for eyes closed, breathing in the rhythm of bubbles and silence.
5 minute pass.
The front door opens. “MOMMY! Where are you?!”
I opt for no response.
The dogs smell me out. The door crashes open.
“WE’RE BACK!!”
A lone bubble floats away. POP! Why does it always happen that way?
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:41:44
No different at my house. Sans dog.
Nice write.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:42:37
A whole story in 100 words. Consider me impressed.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 13:45:42
Fiction based on truth is the easiest to write.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 19:11:06
I agree with you there!
Great story!
Jul 15, 2011 @ 22:32:08
Thanks Julia.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:14:03
I was curious about the parameters of the challenge, but the link you shared above, doesn’t work.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:18:16
Oops! Sorry about that. I fixed the link. Join the challenge.
Jul 15, 2011 @ 14:34:25
This is wonderful. So sweet, and you can relate…mine is an important phone call that i’ve been waiting for…Why? All those bubbles wasted…
Jaye
Jul 15, 2011 @ 22:31:25
Thanks Jaye. Don’t you just hate wasted bubbles. And, if you try to get back in the water is never quite the right temperature.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 07:57:33
Fabulous, fabulous & don’t I recognise those times! Beautifully written. I love the bubbles especially but so can see the opening paragraph. Thank you so much for taking up the challenge. Hope you join in again next week!xx
Jul 16, 2011 @ 07:59:56
Thanks for inviting me. It was a fun challenge, and a nice reminder that often less is more.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 11:15:20
Loved this! Yes, less is more. Something I constantly struggle with when I write.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 17:22:39
breathe taking, love your blog style.
Jul 16, 2011 @ 17:31:08
Thanks Jingle.