Charli’s prompt this week:
January 18, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes boots. Whose boots are they, where do they go and what is their significance? Go where the prompt leads.
Hmmm… here’s where my mind went…
Big Boots
I watched him in awe, as he tossed the dough from side to side, stretching it expertly, before allowing it to come to rest on the large wooden spatula.
A thin layer of tomato sauce, Mama’s special recipe, and a sprinkling of mozzarella, before a sprig of basil was added, then off it went to bake.
And he was leaving.
Mama was devastated.
Antonio was off to travel the world, leaving the family pizzeria in my hands, and I’d never been anywhere near as good as him at making pizza.
He was leaving big boots for me to fill.
Then my mind continued to wander (wearing those boots)…
Platforms
Never criticise a neighbour before walking a mile in his moccasins.
That’s what the proverb said.
Looking at the height of the heels on my neighbour’s boots, and the shiny patent leather, stretching all the way up to mid-thigh, I thought I’d rather not walk a metre, let along a mile.
Who am I to judge, anyway?
If Peter wants to spend his days being an accountant, trussed up in a suit and tie, and the evenings dressed up as Petra the pole-dancing drag queen, that’s his (or should it be her?) choice!
I’ll just stick to my trainers…
https://carrotranch.com/2018/01/19/january-18-flash-fiction-challenge/
Colleen Chesebro
Jan 26, 2018 @ 02:35:13
LOL! There’s your fabulous Ritu humor. That last “flash” had me cracking up! Love them both. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 26, 2018 @ 06:43:16
Glad you enjoyed Colleen!!! ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Michael B. Fishman
Jan 25, 2018 @ 13:05:37
Two good stories but I think I liked the second one a more because of the little twist at the end.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 25, 2018 @ 16:39:49
Glad you enjoyed them Michael!
LikeLike
Charli Mills
Jan 24, 2018 @ 04:49:15
Both well-done and about the freedom to pursue where one wants to walk their boots!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 24, 2018 @ 06:36:13
And we should all have that freedom, eh Charli! Thanks for reading and appreciating!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Charli Mills
Jan 24, 2018 @ 21:53:51
Yes, we should!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 24, 2018 @ 22:26:18
🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jules
Jan 22, 2018 @ 14:35:32
Thanks for stopping by my new digs. My fiction place seems safe.
I like your story…in my family I always thought I could never live up to expectations, theirs. So I just went my own way and I believe I am all the more happy for it. 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 22, 2018 @ 17:53:48
Sometimes you just have to do it xx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Jules
Jan 22, 2018 @ 18:13:32
Thanks. Hugs back.
LikeLiked by 1 person
anuragbakhshi
Jan 22, 2018 @ 05:34:09
Amazing stories, really two for the price of one. I obviously enjoyed the second one more than the first because of its twist 🙂 Though I missed Barbie, Ken and Sindy 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 22, 2018 @ 07:45:17
They are always there every Thursday for the #WritePhoto prompt!
But thank you for reading and appreciating these tales!
LikeLiked by 2 people
robbiesinspiration
Jan 20, 2018 @ 16:52:31
These are really rather fantastic, Ritu. Great stories.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 17:23:32
Thanks Robbie!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Judy E Martin
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:05:12
Well done, Sis!! I want a pair of those patent leather boots! 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:12:21
Lol!!!! Too sweaty for me!!!!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Judy E Martin
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:13:18
I actually have some black patent leather ankle boots which I love and wear at every opportunity! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:53:01
Ha Ha! Kinky boots!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Judy E Martin
Jan 20, 2018 @ 17:33:01
Absolutely, Sis and I have had a fair few compliments on them actually (funnily enough, mostly from men)! 😁😁😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 17:38:07
😁😁😁
LikeLiked by 1 person
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
Jan 20, 2018 @ 05:44:29
Both are good. Very good.You’ve shown the metaphorical and the physical. Petra the pole dancing drag queen gives me a lovely visual.
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 07:47:29
Thank you Irene. 💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
syl65
Jan 20, 2018 @ 01:54:14
Pizza and drag queens, sound like an interesting Friday on the town!
LikeLiked by 2 people
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 07:45:01
Ha Ha! I do wonder where my mind wanders Brother!
LikeLiked by 1 person
syl65
Jan 20, 2018 @ 13:51:41
Outside of the box is all good Sister..lol
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:13:05
All the time!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
syl65
Jan 21, 2018 @ 15:51:18
😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
Erika Kind
Jan 19, 2018 @ 21:51:10
Love both, sis! Totally on target both!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 19, 2018 @ 22:05:21
Thank you sis 💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
Erika Kind
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:50:14
Lots of love to you, sis 💖
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 20, 2018 @ 14:53:55
😍😍😍
LikeLiked by 1 person
Annette Rochelle Aben
Jan 19, 2018 @ 20:19:28
Both are good. This is some fun stuff and you make it look that way all the time. Thank you!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ritu
Jan 19, 2018 @ 20:29:00
Thank you sis 💖 I wonder if my brain is wired in a strange way sometimes with the direction it takes!!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person