Freedom
April 26, 2023 at 3:47 pm 32 comments
For Friday Fictioneers 100-Word Challenge: 28 April 2023
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The floating restaurant reminded him of the time his family fled Vietnam. It was a far cry from the overcrowded boat they used for their escape.
Looking back, it was amazing how they survived and ultimately found a new home in the U.S.
Suddenly, Trung heard his girlfriend’s voice.
“You seem lost in thought,” Kelsey said. “What’s on your mind?”
Should he tell her about the starvation, pirate attacks, bad weather, and rough seas they endured during that dangerous journey? Absolutely not.
“I’m just wondering what I should order on the menu.”
“Choose wisely,” she advised. “You’re footing the bill.”
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Musings of a Random Mind 
1.
Tannille | April 26, 2023 at 8:30 pm
Trauma is terrible. It lingers long after the event.
2.
plaridel | April 26, 2023 at 9:50 pm
tannille:
it can be and sometimes professional help is needed to get over it.
3.
beth | April 27, 2023 at 1:13 am
it never leaves, that memory
4.
plaridel | April 27, 2023 at 8:43 am
beth:
i totally agree.
5.
Iain Kelly | April 27, 2023 at 1:35 am
It would spoil the mood of the evening some what. Better to save that conversation for another time.
6.
plaridel | April 27, 2023 at 8:42 am
iain:
most definitely, it would. i don’t blame him at all.
7.
neilmacdon | April 27, 2023 at 2:39 am
I wonder if she knows what he has already paid
8.
plaridel | April 27, 2023 at 8:46 am
more probably, she does.
9.
granonine | April 27, 2023 at 7:55 am
Aw. I was hoping he’s share his story with her.
10.
plaridel | April 27, 2023 at 8:42 am
linda:
in due time, he will.
11.
Dawn M. Miller | April 27, 2023 at 8:34 am
I hope he tells her the story later, it is integral to who he is.
12.
plaridel | April 27, 2023 at 8:42 am
dawn:
good point.
13.
Keith's Ramblings | April 27, 2023 at 9:17 am
It certainly wasn’t the right time or place.
14.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:54 am
keith:
i couldn’t agree more.
15.
elmowrites | April 27, 2023 at 9:47 am
A white lie for now, but if things go well perhaps he can invite her in in his own time.
16.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:53 am
jen:
no doubt it, he’ll open up when he’s ready.
17.
Brenda's Thoughts | April 27, 2023 at 5:32 pm
Very sad. That kind of trauma rarely ever fully heals. If they grow closer, he should tell her. It’s an important part of his story.
18.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:53 am
brenda:
i’m sure he’ll tell her when the time is right.
19.
susanrouchard | April 28, 2023 at 12:43 am
thanks for this, some traumas are sometimes best kept for oneself. Not the time or place.
20.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:53 am
susan:
that’s exactly how he feels.
21.
poetisatinta | April 28, 2023 at 4:35 am
I love how this story captured so much in so few words – well written ❤️
22.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:52 am
angela:
i’m deeply flattered. thank you.
23.
poetisatinta | April 28, 2023 at 9:00 am
you are welcome 😊
24.
plaridel | April 29, 2023 at 9:24 am
angela:
thanks again. 🙂
25.
Bear | April 28, 2023 at 5:32 am
Good one!
26.
plaridel | April 28, 2023 at 8:52 am
Jellico:
thank you for the generous comment.
27.
rochellewisoff | April 28, 2023 at 8:59 am
Dear Plaridel,
Perhaps not now, but, if she’s the one, he should share his past with her. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
28.
plaridel | April 29, 2023 at 9:25 am
rochelle:
it’s only the right thing to do if he thinks she’s a keeper.
29.
msjadeli | April 28, 2023 at 11:08 am
I see a couple of flags rising in the story. One is that he is reluctant for some reason to share his origin story with his date. Another is that his date may not be the kind of person he would want to share his origin story with. Nice texture here, Plaridel.
30.
plaridel | April 29, 2023 at 9:24 am
msjadeli:
they’re still in the first stage of dating. perhaps he’ll be more open when their relationship matures in time.
31.
James McEwan | April 28, 2023 at 12:03 pm
I remember that time, with the Vietnamese being called ‘boat people’. Yep, don’t tell her it may spoil the day.
32.
plaridel | April 29, 2023 at 9:24 am
james:
perhaps at another time and place. 🙂