Sue’s #WritePhoto prompt this week:
“When you’re dealt a King, never reshuffle. You may just end up with a joker.” That’s what my mother always said. “I’m not talking about playing cards here, Emira, I’m talking about life. Take heed.”
Well, I’d found my king, and there was no way I was planning on reshuffling this particular hand that life had dealt me.
Jonathon was perfect. Good looking, dashing, fantastic job, loaded family, and what’s more, he was due to inherit a huge ancestral pile from a recent death in his family. Old uncle Whatshisname. Oh, I don’t know.
What I do know is that the old boy had a real castle that he had lived in, up until his death. It was set on acres of land, in the middle of Kent.
I’d be like a princess, or a queen, even, living on my own castle – if Johnny was to propose, that is.
We’re driving down there no, as it happens, to view the new property. I can’t wait to get my first glimpse of my mansion. Oh, the parties we’ll throw! My Insta feed will be full of photos of my new home. I wonder if it has a real throne in there?
Wait, he’s slowing down… What the heck is that?
“So, what do you think, darling? It’s a bit rundown, but imagine what we could do with the place?”
I turn to look at him, disgust etched across my face.
” I want to go home, Jonathan. Now.”
King? Nah, a joker with ideas above his station, more like!
***
“So, son, what did she think?”
“Mummy, you were right. A true gold digger if ever I saw one. One look at the battlement ruins and she was off. Thank goodness you told me to take the back route. If I’d gone up to the main entrance, she’d have seen the real castle, and I’d never have been rid of her.”
“Mother always knows best, my dear.”
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jan 22, 2020 @ 19:45:11
A great twist, Ritu.
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Jan 22, 2020 @ 20:21:55
Thank you Sue!
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Jan 21, 2020 @ 11:18:36
I loved the ending, Ritu! Well done!!
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 16:57:13
Perfect! Wonderful written! You also have a very wise mother, Sis! Be blessed! Michael
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 17:27:52
Thank you, Bro!
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 13:04:43
I believe, your little man shall have nothing to worry about where his future mate is concerned. You’ll be right there to keep an eye on HER!
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 13:20:23
Oh, you’re so right there, Sis! But I’ll try not to be too interfering!!! Andvi gave tine. He’s still adamant he’s not getting married 😂
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 11:09:24
Sounds like real life!!!😉
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 11:12:07
Life in story, eh!
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 10:45:29
Well, that was a brilliant twist. And one that we should adhere to when looking for true love or friends.
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Jan 19, 2020 @ 11:01:21
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Hugh! Means a lot to me!
Definitely a life lesson in there, somewhere!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:59:18
Love it! Just great!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 19:13:03
Thank you!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:51:38
Absolutely brilliant Sis, I am not one for mother’s interfering but that was genius 💜
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:56:03
Thanks Sis! It just came to me after reading somewhere about kings and jokers!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 19:57:10
It was great 💜
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:10:56
Laughing my behind off 😂 True love doesn’t come with a dollar sign attached.
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 18:17:44
It really doesn’t!!!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 19:54:31
😊
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 15:59:18
lol, great twist at the end.
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 16:25:14
Glad you enjoyed, Trent!
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 15:36:14
I loved that! An excellent story. Both cute and wise…Well done. x
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Jan 18, 2020 @ 16:24:55
Thank you, Joy! I read something, this morning, about a king and a joker, and wanted to use it in something, and this happened!
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