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REALITY 101
Ralph Henson’s S-10 barreled into Mickey’s parking lot, kicking up a shower of rocks. A couple groping in the shadows unclenched and watched him fly out of the truck, leaving the door open and ignition beeping. His jaw set tight, he cleared the distance to the front door faster than any young punk in the place.
Nick and Jake leaned against the bar checking out the action. With three shots of Wild Turkey under their belts, the biker chicks were starting to look good.
“Kelsey gave it up? Well hell, next round’s on me.”
“Yeah, but now she’s calling everyday--leaving weird messages.”
“You done with her?”
“Just moving to the next pond--plenty of fish to catch.”
The door burst open. Ralph spotted Nick and charged; they both hit the floor. “Listen up, boy. This here's a crash course in reality. You knocked up my daughter, now you’re gonna marry her.”
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Comment by: WLC - 2008-08-14 11:20
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| Thanks Vickie--the shot-gun wedding sequel perhaps? hmmm.... |
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Great take on the title, Wanda. Many could use a crash course in reality. Sounds like Kelsey made a bad choice, too. She and Nick will make great parents.
Loved the dialogue between Nick and Jake, the cheesy feel with the biker chicks. Poor Ralph - trying to protect his baby girl, when it's already too late. I'd love another installment of this. |
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Comment by: phillmag Online- 2008-08-13 17:27
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| Boy, that's reality knocking. |
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Comment by: WLC - 2008-08-13 11:33
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Thanks Arley.
If I'd had another 25 words or so, Ralph could've punched Nick in the eye. Could've been more fun! |
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Comment by: Arley - 2008-08-13 11:23
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| Great job, Wanda! You really captured the atmosphere and character personalities without beating the reader over the head to do it. |
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