Hi all,
I haven’t posted for several weeks due to waking up one morning with a novel virtually fully formed in my head which I’ve been writing ever since. I’ve just completed the third re-write so it’s time to pause and let it ferment a little before going back to it. So I can join in again and here’s my contribution to this week’s FF
PHOTO PROMPT © Kelvin M. Knight
Armand broke from work for a coffee in his room, above the bakery. He took it onto his balcony and listened for the familiar muffled noises from the bins.
Boivin raided the sacks of yesterday’s bread meant for the pig farmer, every morning. Armand smiled. When Boivin opened the sack today, he’d find fresh croissants and cake with a note, Bon Apetite.
Armand craned excitedly to hear but an unexpected cry of anguish assailed his ears and heavy boots fled, all attempt at furtiveness abandoned.
Armand rushed downstairs. The sack gaped, the treats still there.
He never saw Boivin again.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Looks like Boivin prefers to be unobserved and unknown,
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I think he does
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He meant well, but perhaps the note was too much. Good luck with the novel, keep us posted.
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Thanks Iain, will do.
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I love this story. the crossed wires, the difference between intent and outcome. And I’m intrigued about the novel. Good luck with it
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Thanks Neil. I’m pleased with the novel so far which probably means I’ll go through the loss confidence in it soon and then hopefully emerge the other side happy with it again.
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Sometimes, fear is greater than hunger. Well told, well told!
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Thank-you
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A kind person, Armand, but Boisin has his pride. No charity–just let him scavenge in secret.
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Thanks, that’s exactly it
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I feel for both parties! Armand was just trying to be nice and Boivin was just trying to save face…
Sad in the end. Well done, Michael!
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Thanks Dale. Armand certainly thought he was doing the nice thing, unfortunately Boivin wasn’t unhappy at being discovered.
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I guess Boivin wanted to maintain his freedom, no handouts, not being tied to anyone by obligation. Great atmosphere.
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Thanks, I think you have hit the nail on the head. He wanted to keep his pride despite his situation
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Such a sad ending. Human kindness was obviously too much for Boivin. Or maybe he just dislikes croissants.
Good luck with the novel. Third re-write already? That’s speedy and I am envious!
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Thanks. The novel was all consuming so I didn’t ant to stop whilst it was there or else I might not start again.
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it looks like he was overwhelmed by too much kindness. 🙂
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He was and the shame of being discovered
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Nicely written piece. The ending left open so many questions and said so much about Boivin.
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He is a sad case. I think he’s ashamed of his situation which has arrived through his drinking, hence the name Boi from the french boire, to drink and vin the french for wine.
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Dear Michael,
Nice to see you back. I understand about being involved in a novel. Hope it’s going well. as for Armand and Boivin I’m a little mystified by the reaction of the latter. Perhaps he didn’t like croissants. 😉 Good one.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. He likes croissants but not anyone knowing how he gets them. I got really carried along with the novel and absorbed so didn’t write FFs mainly because commenting takes me so long. 🙂
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Dear Michael,
I understand about commenting. I used to read and comment on everyone’s stories, thinking it was my ‘duty’ as facilitator. I’ve since become a bit more selfish on that issue.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Congratulations on finishing your novel and good luck with the edits:)
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Thank-you. I’m really quite pleased with this one but next week I’ll probably go through the loss of confidence stage 🙂
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Oh no!
Somethings can’t be understood or fixed!
Maybe his anonymity was more important than the bread!
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Yes he’s ashamed of what he has to do and desolated to find someone knows how he lives
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👍
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Wish he had overcome it to receive that help
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Some people prefer to take than to be given to. Or at least they’re more comfortable with that.
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Yes and he also felt great shame at having to scavenge and was mortified at being found out
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I guess it depends on the person how they accept a gift or don’t. Good writing, Michael. All the best with your book. 🙂 — Suzanne
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