Charli’s prompt this week:
March 26, 2020, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story in which a character takes charge. Who is this character, and what situation calls for their action? It can be playful or serious, fantastical, or realistic. Go where the prompt leads!
In Charge Now
“I’m sorry,” she wheezed, as she slowly picked up her bags, after switching off her computer.
“You’re sick. Just go. Don’t worry, we are here. Now remember, you need to rest up for at least seven days, do you hear me?”
I watched the retreating figure of my Headteacher and grabbed a cloth and the. Disinfectant spray. After cleaning her desk, and chair, I sank down on it.
Oh, man, this meant I was in charge of a school, still open, in a pandemic.
Three members of staff, and a clutch of children would be relying on me now…
Ritu 2020
A story inspired by the situation we are living in right now…
But I Smile Anyway... 
Apr 13, 2020 @ 19:19:18
I recently started blogging. This is some really good stuff I am coming across.
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Apr 13, 2020 @ 19:56:25
Thanks!
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Apr 06, 2020 @ 12:21:31
How true!
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Apr 06, 2020 @ 13:02:23
A bit topical!!
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Apr 06, 2020 @ 19:42:58
🙂
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Apr 01, 2020 @ 00:41:56
Schools are already a cesspool for germs. That’s a hard place and position to be in during this. Good one.
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Apr 01, 2020 @ 09:45:59
It is definitely not easy…
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Mar 31, 2020 @ 04:53:44
That’s a hollow feeling, to be the one left in charge. The heroes among are those helping essential needs continue, and, of course, that means daycare thoseworkers’ children. Stay well.
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Mar 31, 2020 @ 08:26:14
The k you Charli 🤗 hanging in there 🥰
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Mar 30, 2020 @ 23:49:36
Hope that’s not too near the truth Sis for your sake 💜💜💜
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Mar 31, 2020 @ 08:23:24
Thankfully, Sis, no. I’m at home now until after Easter 💜
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Mar 31, 2020 @ 12:39:10
Good stay safe
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Mar 31, 2020 @ 12:43:09
🥰🥰🥰
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 14:56:40
Something we can all relate too
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 15:47:44
A bit good much, right now….
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 13:48:21
Are your schools still open? Wild!
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 13:53:42
Only as emergency childcare for children of key workers
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:18:39
Really? Gosh, and you are working as a nanny, too? 😉
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:20:36
Kinda 😉
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:23:03
:-)) Dig a deep hole, for you or for the kids. Lol
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:24:04
Lol!!?
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:24:01
Btw. Here, with 2700 citizens, we have only one infected person. Maybe here its so evil, the virus had to much fear. 😉
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:24:48
I pray you stay safe Bro. Death toll has hit 1200 here…
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:25:55
Me too, Sis! Bavaria has over 6000 now. They cant claim the Bavarian Ex-Pope for this. 😉
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:28:35
🤣
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:29:36
:-))
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:27:21
Hope we will get the “Chai and Chat” tomorrow?
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:29:27
It’s scheduled, Bro!!!
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:30:10
Thank you, Sis! Your are the lighthouse in the darkness. ;-)Have a beautiful evening! Michael
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:47:04
I try 🥰
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 22:49:19
You are! Stay save!
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Mar 30, 2020 @ 03:14:41
I wonder if they’re doing that here – doubt it, but it seems there really isn’t a good solution.
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Mar 30, 2020 @ 07:36:37
I’m on duty today for the children, all day. Let’s see what happens 💜
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 10:35:13
Very realistic!
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 11:25:29
Thanks sis. Topical!
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 11:42:33
Totally!
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 08:30:25
This is so now Ritu. Great flash. 🙂
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Mar 29, 2020 @ 11:22:26
Thank you Marje. It’s what popped in my head as soon as I read the prompt!
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