Keeping Her Warm
December 20, 2017 at 10:03 am 39 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 22 December 2017
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Photo Credit: Björn Rudberg
“Isn’t it pretty?” The salesman said as Emily tried the ring on her finger.
“It’s one of a kind, too.”
Nathan thought it would be a nice Christmas present. But times were hard. As a struggling writer, he could barely pay the rent.
He ended up giving her a knitted hat.
“It’s lovely,” Emily said when she opened the box. “It’ll come in handy in the snow.”
“I wish I could have bought you the ring instead,” Nathan said, still feeling sorry for himself.
“Enough of the drama,” Emily said. “Bebe, what’s important is you keeping me warm this winter.”
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1.
James | December 20, 2017 at 11:40 am
I suppose body heat would be good for that. Just a thought.
2.
plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 1:25 pm
james:
you’re very perceptive. that’s exactly what i was implying. 🙂
3.
Jelli | December 20, 2017 at 12:35 pm
What’s truly important. A good moral here.
4.
plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 1:25 pm
jelli:
i appreciate the comment very much. thank you.
5.
Dale | December 20, 2017 at 12:41 pm
She knows what’s really important! He should feel no shame.
6.
plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 1:26 pm
dale:
he’s very lucky to have her, indeed.
7.
Björn Rudberg (brudberg) | December 20, 2017 at 1:01 pm
I think a hat is better than a ring in cold winter…
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plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 1:24 pm
björn:
i totally agree.
9.
Alicia Jamtaas | December 20, 2017 at 1:59 pm
Oh, that last line made me smile. I like your Emily very much.
10.
plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 6:05 pm
alicia:
i’m glad you liked it. thank you. 🙂
11.
rochellewisoff | December 20, 2017 at 2:13 pm
Dear Plaridel,
She sounds like a keeper. It’s not about how much he can buy for her. Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
12.
plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 6:06 pm
rochelle:
she’s a keeper, indeed. 🙂
13.
Iain Kelly | December 20, 2017 at 2:32 pm
I like her practical reasoning over romantic trinkets.
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plaridel | December 20, 2017 at 6:08 pm
iain:
i think she understands his situation very well. he’s such a lucky guy.
15.
anuragbakhshi | December 20, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Now that’s what you call true love!
16.
plaridel | December 21, 2017 at 8:57 am
anurag:
in any language, i say yes. 🙂
17.
Moon | December 20, 2017 at 9:47 pm
Such a sweet girl, Emily.
A beautiful love story, Plaridel.
18.
plaridel | December 21, 2017 at 8:57 am
moon:
hopefully, it’s not too cheesy.
19.
Moon | December 22, 2017 at 6:00 am
Heart-warming, would be my word for your story. 🙂
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plaridel | December 22, 2017 at 7:06 pm
moon:
you’re very kind. 🙂
21.
Sandra | December 21, 2017 at 1:34 am
She’s a keeper!
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plaridel | December 21, 2017 at 8:57 am
sandra:
may her tribe increase. 🙂
23.
Keith's Ramblings | December 21, 2017 at 2:16 am
A heartwarming – and Emily warming tale! Nice one.
Click to read my FriFic!
24.
plaridel | December 21, 2017 at 8:56 am
keith:
i’m glad you liked it. much appreciated.
25.
draliman | December 21, 2017 at 4:58 am
A sweet Christmas tale, showing us what’s really important 🙂
26.
plaridel | December 21, 2017 at 8:56 am
draliman:
thank you for reading as usual. happy holidays.
27.
granonine | December 21, 2017 at 10:07 am
He’d better hang on to her. She’s a keeper.
28.
plaridel | December 22, 2017 at 7:07 pm
linda:
you becha! 🙂
29.
rgayer55 | December 22, 2017 at 4:59 am
What’s she thinking by hooking up with a writer? They don’t call them starving artists for nothing. 🙂
Beautifully written, Plaridel.
30.
plaridel | December 22, 2017 at 7:07 pm
russell:
i think it’s what they call love. 🙂
31.
michaelwynnauthor | December 24, 2017 at 2:00 am
Nice tale for Christmas. Have a good one, best wishes to you and yours
32.
plaridel | December 25, 2017 at 9:12 am
mick:
thank you for reading. happy holidays to you and your family. 🙂
33.
patriciaruthsusan | December 25, 2017 at 5:00 am
A lovely story, Plaridel. It makes perfect sense. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2018. 🙂 — Suzanne
34.
plaridel | December 25, 2017 at 9:12 am
suzanne:
i’m glad you liked it. happy holidays to you and your family. 🙂
35.
patriciaruthsusan | December 26, 2017 at 12:31 am
🙂
36.
Dawn M. Miller | December 25, 2017 at 12:41 pm
That Emily is a keeper!
37.
plaridel | December 27, 2017 at 10:53 am
dawn:
yes, she is. 🙂
38.
Sarah Ann | December 26, 2017 at 5:42 am
Beautiful. Emily will reap the rewards when Nathan is a successful writer.
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plaridel | December 27, 2017 at 10:53 am
sarah ann:
thank you. i’m glad you liked it. 🙂