Suzie eyed Jordan’s latest crazy notion, a clapped out van, uneasily. ‘Knackered,’ was being complimentary.
“We’re going south to the sun!” He proclaimed triumphantly.
“What’ll we do there?”
“It’s a new start, we’ll have fun.”
“You think this old thing’ll make it?”
“We’ll keep going until it’s done and that’ll be a sign we’ve reached our destiny.”
He turned the key. The engine sputtered some final death throes.
“Behold a sign. Our destiny revealed; we’re staying put!” Suzie exclaimed, “And don’t dare say what that cost us.”
As she walked back inside, she muttered, “Loving you sure is challenging sometimes,”
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Michael Wynn 
Quick thinking on Suzie’s part
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It was but I think she’s used to haing to think on her feet. Cheers Neil
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It could have been worse. It might got as far as Slough… not that there’s anything wrong with Slough of course. Any large city would work as well.
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I agree with you on the general message here, but we diverge on Slough, Sandra 🙂
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No we don’t. I’m learning PC-ness. 🙂
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Nice one! Enjoyed reading that.
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Cheers Mason
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Living as I do on the South coast, I’m quite pleased that old thing didn’t make it! A great take Michael.
Here’s mine!
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Don’t blame you Keith, although I think he was hoping for the South of France at least
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I love the relationship here, and her quick thinking when it dies. Sounds like she might have had practice dealing with his whims!
Your title has me singing in my head, it’s obviously a musical day for me
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Thanks, I’m glad you liked it. He’s a total fantasist, will she stay around whilst he grows up?
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So much fun to read, Michael. How perfect that it died before they could get caught in the middle of nowhere!
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Thanks, Dale. I think she’s fairly in control at the moment
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🙂
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This made me smile, just great
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Thanks, Michael
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The “van of destiny” has spoken!
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It has and you didn’t even know there was such a thing, did you?
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Dear Michael,
Timing is everything, isn’t it? Some people have no sense of adventure, but they do possess common sense. 😉 Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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just wondering if suzie had something to do with it. 🙂
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May well have
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Reading the signs is a good skill to have. Cute story, Michael.
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Thank you
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You’re welcome.
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A dreamer and a realist. I like that she said ‘loving you.’
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their relationship is kind of lovely. He’s the dreamer. I wish they’d gotten beyond the driveway, though. Well done!
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Where would the world be without dreamers? Still living in caves I suppose.
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I TOTALLY understand Suzie! My husband apparently has a clone 🙂
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I love this. And I love that she’s so tolerant of his whims despite appearing a bit grumpy.
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It must be love. Because under that grumbling facade it looks like she does let him work on his projects.
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“Loving you sure is challenging sometimes.” What a great sentiment – and how suitably your story illustrates it!
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Sounds like an enormous challenge, but she’s still there with him so he must be worth it.
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Love can be challenging. So true and adorably told.
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I love this! I think I was married to this guy. You’ve made them both very real to me.
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On the plus side, she didn’t need to pack! 🙂
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Fate is sealed. Could be a good thing. Only I don’t think he will give up so easily.
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