Photo Copyright: Roger Bultot
Here we are, gathered together again. Today we’re sitting in an apartment in the city. We’re here to discuss our original stories for the week. We’re the Friday Fictioneers group. Our hostess for this gathering is the talented and gracious author and artist, Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. The challenge for each of us this week and every week it to write a story with no more than 100 words not including the title. It’s supposed to have a beginning, middle, end, and follow the picture prompt for the week. This week’s prompt was provided by Roger Bultot. Thanks, Roger.
To read the other stories by group members, just click on the link given below, then on the little blue frog in the blue box.
The link for this week’s stories is as follows:
https://rochellewisofffields.wordpress.com/2017/02/01/3-february-2017/
Genre: Humor Fiction
Word Count: 100 Words
THE CITY GIRL by P.S. Joshi
Martha had spent her life in the city. Her best friend told her she needed to take a trip to the country and experience it.
She replied, “I always have my flower in the window. Besides, bugs and dirt bother me. The last time I went to Central Park several years ago a dog wet on my shoe.”
Then she met Ed. He was athletic and enjoyed the outdoors. The main thing she admired in him was his interest in her.
One day he talked her into driving with him to the country to visit friends. Her attitude changed entirely.
Musings on Life & Experience 
For a second there, I had a flashback and thought you were going to end with “… and then he broke her arm.”
Glad no one was left out to pasture, turned into dumplings or stuck with the psycho in this one.
My “drive to the country” is a walk on the beach; and your story reminds me I’m overdue (yes, even though it’s February and I’m in New England).
Nice work. 🙂
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Thanks, Erik. I’m sorry I traumatized everyone with my other story. I’m happy you liked the ending on this one. Have a good time at the beach. 😀 — Suzanne
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I was also waiting for a shock ending, I’m glad it was a happy one after all. Her visit to the countryside, sounds like she’s a convert!
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Thanks, Ali. I’m happy you liked this ending. I guess readers are waiting for another shock ending like my previous story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Can’t imagine not escaping the city and getting to the country once in a while. Nice work.
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Thanks, Iain.I would bet there are really people like her. It’s hard to understand if you like the rural atmosphere and fresh air. I like living in a city but a change is good once in a while. I’m glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I loved the brutal honesty of “The main thing she admired in him was his interest in her”
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Me too.
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Reminds me of something I read once in a movie review. “She thinks he’s wonderful. He thinks she has good taste.” I hope you’ll have him, her, or both of them wake up and smell the coffee. 🙂
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Thanks, Christine. I hope it works out for them but it’s early in the relationship. At least he encouraged her to like the country. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Christine. I hope it works out for them but it’s early in the relationship. At least he encouraged her to like the country. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Christine. I hope it works out for them but it’s early in the relationship. At least he encouraged her to like the country. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Christine. I hope it works out for them but it’s early in the relationship. At least he encouraged her to like the country. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Neil. At least she’s honest. Hopefully, she’ll like him for other reasons as she gets to know him better. I’m glad you liked the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Thanks, Russell. Looks like my honest heroine is popular with some. I’m glad you liked the story also, 😀 — Suzanne
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Dear Suzanne,
All it takes is the right person. Sounds like Martha met hers. Sweet story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle. Yes, it seems she met the right man for her. I’m happy you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I would hope her attitude changed. Nice one Suzanne.
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Thanks, John. I’m sure her attitude has changed. I’m glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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🙂
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what do you say? it takes a man. glad it was a happy ending. too many sad stories this week. 🙂
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Thanks, Plaridel. I’m saying it took that man for her. I’m glad you liked the story, especially the ending. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Funny how one’s perspective changes with the right “nudge”… then again, I keep thinking of Carrie in Aidan’s cottage in Sex and the City… she did try to love it!
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Thanks, Dale. I was raised from age nine in a cottage in the woods. My dad fixed it up for year round living. That’s okay but I wouldn’t like tent camping. My son, on the other hand, is like my dad was and loves it. I’m glad you liked the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Love and nature. I think she’s going to have a great time 🙂 Lovely story, Suzanne ❤
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Thanks, Diana. Yes, she loves the man and is learning to love the country. She should be fine. I’m happy you liked the story so much. ❤ — Suzanne
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Such a telling line – “the main thing he admired was his interest in her.” Tells me all I need to know about them both. Well done, Suzanne.
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Thanks, Sandra. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I enjoyed this one, Suzanne. I know people who dislike the outdoors because of insects, the possibility of snakes, etc. But if you let the little things hold you back, you miss all the beauty. Perhaps he’ll show her that side of the equation.
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Thanks, Russell. I hope you’re right. I think they’ll both be okay. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. I appreciate the place I grew up more now than I did then. It was beautiful.and quiet. It’s certainly not quiet where I live now and the air isn’t nearly as clean. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I’m totally opposite of your lady. I LOVE the woods, the country, wide open plains. Cities give me hives. Lovely story,
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Thanks, Alicia. I’m happy you like the story so much. I was born and lived in a city neighborhood for nine years where everyone knew the neighbors. I was in my friend’s homes and they were in mine. I missed that when we moved out to the country. I appreciate the beauty, clean air, and quiet more now than I did then. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I grew up in Denver, Colorado, experiencing the same thing. The neighbor kids and I ran around like a pack of friendly hoodlums.
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I hope she carries on in love with the countywide. As for Ed that’s up to her.
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Thanks, Mike. Yes, I hope she keeps enjoying the country. She was missing a lot before. About the man, I’m not sure. I’m glad you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Lovely vignette, Suzanne! OMG… I so want to be away from this city. I think Martha is in for many awakenings. She might even find more to like in Ed than “his interest in her.” 😀 Huge hugs.
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Thanks, Teagan. I loved the city neighborhood I lived in as a child but it’s different now. I hope also that she finds more to love in Ed than his interest in her. I’m hopeful. Huge hugs to you also. 😀 — Suzanne
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Love makes everything look different! Nice job of sharing Martha’s transition. Something tells me she might be moving. 😉
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Thanks, Dawn. You may be very right. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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This is different and nice.
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Thanks, Yarnspinnerr. I’m happy you enjoyed the story and thought it both different and nice. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I like it. I think you may have packed a double love story into 100 words: Martha + Ed and Martha + the countryside. 😀
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Thanks, Bun. You’re probably right. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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It’s easy to change your mind if you just have the right motivation.
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Thanks, Bjorn. That’s true. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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There’s nothing better than finding the yin to your yang 😉
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Thanks, Dawn. It’s great when that happens. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 😀 — Suzanne
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Sometimes we shut out good things from fear.
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Thanks, CAH. That’s true. I’m happy you enjoyed the story. 🙂 — Suzanne
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I love the country, it’s always good to see converts, I’m glad she found it the way she did. I was worried she may have a closed mind.
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Thanks, Mick. I appreciate the country more now that I’m older. I missed the city neighborhood where I was born and my young friends lived when we moved. I’m happy you enjoyed the story about her learning to love the country. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Nicely done Suzanne. Especially loved this line -The main thing she admired in him was his interest in her 😀
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Thanks, Dahlia. I’m happy you liked the story so much, especially the one line. Let’s hope she learns to love him for more than that. 🙂 — Suzanne
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🙂
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