Thursday 20 December 2012

Christmas Present


“For Johnny?”
“We got him a scooter.”
“And mummy?”
“We bought her some perfume, and new slippers.”
“Slippers?”
“Yes – hers are worn out. Do you think she’ll like these.”
“They’re purple! Her favourite colour. What about Brad?”
“Brad won’t be here this year. He’s still overseas. I sent him a food parcel and a beautiful jumper.”
“I thought he was going to be back for Christmas.”
“No, he’s doing an important job. He’s got to stay. We’ll see him soon.”
“I wish he was here.”
“Me too Pushki. Now, enough talk. Let’s finish decorating the tree and set the table.”

Copyright-Scott L. Vannatter
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Written for Friday Fictioneers

13 comments:

  1. Dear Roger,
    You can never go wrong with purple slippers. So is this a conversation with a cat? Nice dialogue.
    Shalom,
    Rochelle

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  2. I hope he's home for the next Christmas. Your story was a lovely start to my day. Merry Christmas to you and yours and may they all be home.

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  3. Ooh, mine also features a conversation with the cat. I really liked that we didn't discover that until the end.

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  4. I hope he makes it home as well. Nicely done.

    Tom

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  5. What a wonderful post. I think it is with a child and not the cat, and hope Brad is truly safe.

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  6. I always look forward to new slippers at Christmas! Sounds like a conversation a lot of people are having in these last few days. Now the tree, I must attend to mine. Ornaments are required. Thank you for the lovely dialogue.

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  7. Loved the name Pushki. A great little tale full of hidden care and worry. Subtle yet right there out in the open. Good job.

    Aloha,

    Doug

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  8. Hi Rog,
    Nice dialog to develop this hoiday story. Ron

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  9. i get a feeling brad is in the military. either way, bless him to arrive home safely. well done.

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  10. Good dialogue.
    Merry Christmas!

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