It’s final exam week here at my university and as I sit here and proctor a reading exam, it seemed like a good chance to write some flash fiction. This is dedicated to my sister, whose birthday it is this Friday.
copyright Sandra Crook
“Maybe I should call them.”
“Don’t call. They’ll have a great time home alone. We’re in France. Relax.”
“We should have brought them.”
“It took five years to save enough for us to come. We’d never save enough for all of us. Just go take a shower, get dressed up, and we’ll hit the town.”
She’d scarcely shut the bathroom door when he called internationally.
“Hey Dad,” his eldest said. “The plumber stopped the leak, but it’ll take a week to dry the basement out.”
“Okay. Call the insurance company. And do not tell your mother until we get back.”
The Green-Walled Tower 
May 3rd, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Ha, she’s going to find out sooner or later and she won’t be happy! Neat story 🙂
May 3rd, 2017 at 2:21 pm
Thanks. Maybe it will be totally cleaned up before they get home (is his hope).
May 3rd, 2017 at 3:54 pm
Dear David,
Not the sort of thing you want to come home to. Good one. Happy birthday to your sister. Love seeing your Green-Walled Tower on the Hollywood Squares.
Shalom,
Rochelle
June 1st, 2017 at 9:08 pm
I always enjoy when I can get back. As you can see, it’s been bad when it took me a month to reply to comments. 🙂 Thanks for reading, as always.
May 3rd, 2017 at 4:32 pm
Something tells me she’s going to hit the roof anyway once she finds out.
May 4th, 2017 at 1:11 am
Funny story, David, but not to people it’s happening to. Good writing. Happy Birthday to your sister. 😀 — Suzanne
May 4th, 2017 at 2:04 pm
Besides the leak is there anything else he should know able, like the …
May 4th, 2017 at 3:34 pm
Will the secret be leaked? hmmmm. 🙂
May 4th, 2017 at 9:26 pm
Ha! He forgot to tell you about that small fire, too……
May 5th, 2017 at 7:38 am
This is not fiction! 😄
Great job at portraying a typical couple on holiday.
May 5th, 2017 at 12:59 pm
So clever. The dialogue tells your story so well.
May 5th, 2017 at 1:18 pm
Very funny story with realistic dialogue. Well done.
May 5th, 2017 at 2:52 pm
At least she will be able to enjoy vacation a bit.. and I hope it’s all well when they get back
May 7th, 2017 at 8:51 pm
What a great husband!
May 8th, 2017 at 1:44 am
Good dad. But wait till 500 teenagers party at the house 😉
May 8th, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Haha! Wonderful!
May 8th, 2017 at 10:15 pm
Oh man! Not funny at all. I came home from a week vacation to find not one but two water problems! Huge fans were set up to dry MY basement…
Too close to home, David, too close to home…
May 18th, 2017 at 4:56 am
I love when you write these little myths. Wish my imagination could tap into fantasy like yours David. It’s a real gift you have. FF still impresses, it’s whole concept. The parameters of brevity one must stay in while attempting to hit a home run. You hit a grand slam every time. Your faithful fan and friend
PS Love the leak part, having just had one. LOL
June 1st, 2017 at 9:09 pm
Thanks, my friend. I really appreciate you reading and commenting. I’m glad you liked it.
September 16th, 2017 at 5:30 am
Sooooo sweet….. 🙂