The table is set perfectly, for 'tea for two'. (and the piece of cake is ready too). I am really looking forward to this. There is still a good half an hour left for my guest to arrive as per the text I just got.
I slip back in time to reminisce. It's been 5 years since we got married. I never thought things would reach this stage. It's time to set things right. Enough of being the silent one all the while. This time I have taken things in my hand. Things shall change. I have taken the first step. Today.
Suddenly the door bell rings. I panic. Who can it be? Nobody knows of the little rendezvous I've planned. The bell rings again. I pull myself up and open the door.
He is waiting outside with a huge bouquet and a bottle of champagne.
Me: "But..but..you said.."
He: "Happy Anniversary, my love."
I enter the house with him with mixed emotions. I was not expecting him......
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...............................not until later.
He sees the arrangement. Now it is his turn to be surprised.
Me: "I wanted to surprise you this time, but you outdid me. Happy Anniversary, dear."
Linking this post (my first attempt at fiction) to Preeti's Tuesday prompt here
Awww! cute fiction story...I doubt whether I would EVER set a table for two AND a cake...I would just eat the cake and ask RD to make chai for me once he gets back from work hehehehhe :)
ReplyDeleteYou're cute RM..thanks :-)lol @ the "I would just eat the cake and ask RD to make chai for me once he gets back from work" scene..:-)
DeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteReminded me of O.Henry's ' Gift of Magi' :)
Thank you for taking part!
Cheers
preeti
So sweet of you to comment Preeti, thanks a ton!
Deletethat's really kind and generous of you to make such a comparison..
thanks for the prompt!
Yes! It reminded me of the same story too! Good one Uma!
ReplyDeletereally? am quite flattered now..:-)
Deletethanks Vidya!
A twist there, loved that :) Quite a collection you've got here. Followed (y)
ReplyDeleteWelcome here, Naresh! thanks for the compliment and also for the follow.
Deletewill hop over to your blog soon..
I've got many, but here's the one I'd like you to follow Random Writings
DeleteI liked these conversation "Me: "But..but..you said.."
DeleteHe: "Happy Anniversary, my love."
This makes the thing sweet. loved it. You have got a one more follower :)
hey Karthick,
Deletethanks so much for the comment and the follow..:-)
Cool.You could find my version of tuesday meme at http://cometh-the-hour.blogspot.in/2012/01/author-guest-and-some-one.html :) :)
DeleteNice one!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tarang and welcome here!
DeleteThat's a sweet story. :)
ReplyDeletehey Ashna, thanks so much!
DeleteNice one. I think mine is something in similar lines. Probably, great minds think alike ;). And congratz for crossing 100 posts.
ReplyDeleteRead and commented on yours..:-)
Deletethanks a lot, Tan!
Awww! Very overwhelming and straight-from-the-heart post. Loved reading it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Rachit!
DeleteAm glad you liked it.
Wow! wonderful twist and loved the narration :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much ME. Glad you liked it! :-)
Deletehuh? my comment didn't go thro??
ReplyDeletegood one, uma.
hey Aparna, thanks a ton!
DeleteSuper cute!.. yeah, like Vidya says reminds me a bit of Gift of the Magi.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Bhargavi! wasn't sure if I wanted to post it after I wrote it and pressed the publish button in a hurry, fearing it may remain in my drafts....
Deleteshort and sweet.. :)
ReplyDeletethank you Radhika...:-)
DeleteA short and sweet twist to the tea tale..
ReplyDeleteMy post was also on somewhat similar lines..
First time in your space..
Congrats on your 100th post :)
yes, I read yours and it is a much better version..:-)
Deletethanks for your wishes and welcome here!
Wow. Good choice of situation.. Loved the meeting of the two. that too... surprising each other...
ReplyDeletethanks a lot Ganesh for the kind comment! welcome here.
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