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Today is Day Nineteen of the A-to-Z Blogging Challenge. Click on the letter picture to the right for more information about this blog hop. Like last year, I’m writing 100-word flash fiction stories/poems/scenes for this year’s challenge. Today’s is:
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“What will you have, sir?”
Rob winked at Karen across the table.
“I’d like the chicken salad, but—”
“Yes, sir?” The waitress cocked an eyebrow.
“Could you switch the chicken for tuna?”
“OK. And for—”
“Oh,” Rob interrupted, “and can I have kale, not lettuce?”
“Uh, sure…”
Karen’s cheeks reddened.
“And for you, ma’am?”
“Sorry,” Rob cut in. “Can I have ranch dressing instead of blue cheese?”
The waitress was fuming behind her smile. Karen hid behind her menu.
“And for you, ma’am?”
“Oh—” Rob started but Karen cut in.
“Yes, can I get a different date?”
Come back tomorrow for T…
I’m loving your short stories, Colin. You’re such a dab hand.
Thanks, Heidi–I’m glad you’re enjoying them! I enjoy writing them. I have a regular “Flash Friday” feature on the blog if you’re interested. 🙂
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I like this story.
Thank you, Romi! 😀
It doesn’t look promising for things working out between Karen and Rob.
Fun story.
It doesn’t, does it. 🙂 This was fun. These past few stories have been a little more light-hearted–because I know what’s coming… (bwaahaahaaa) 😀
Can we kick that guy out of the restaurant? 😉
~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~
Member of C. Lee’s Muffin Commando Squad
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Patricia Lynne, Indie Author
I think Karen was getting ready to walk out–possibly more embarrassing than being thrown out! 😉
Hello there.
Oh dear…doesn’t look or sound too good for these two!
Thanks for sharing. Enjoy the rest of the challenge.
Entrepreneurial Goddess
No it doesn’t, does it! Thanks–you too. 🙂