FIRST PLACE WINNER - 30 Day Image Prompt Contest - 30 writes in 30 days. AUG - SEP 2013 |
The Pizza Ploy We sat there at the diner, my lovely wife and I, it was our weekly date night when what should I espy? The oven glowed with heat as they slid the pizzas in piled high with tempting goodies. I had to wipe my chin. “You’re paying more attention to the food than to your wife!” she said while staring at me as she played with her knife. After twenty years of marriage I could tell the signs of her dissatisfaction by her deepening frown lines. “Oh no, my dear,” I finally said, “I think you misunderstand.” I reached across the table and gently took her hand. “The pizza just reminded me of how wonderful it been to have these years with you,” I said, flashing her a grin. “This should be good,” she exclaimed looking deep into my eyes. “Tell me how you came to that from watching pizza pies.” “When we started life was like an empty pizza crust. We didn’t know where it would go but we had each other’s trust. Our love was like the sauce on top as it spread over the years. Sometimes thick and sometimes thin through happiness and fears. We were committed to each other, that was the cheese that binds. It bound us as if we were one together in our minds. Each year has been a topping adding flavor to the mix. I say this unequivocally. This isn’t just a trick.” She looked at me and I could tell she found my words profound. She squeezed my hand, stuck out her tongue and made a farting sound. “I’ve never heard such rubbish but I appreciate you tried.” I saw the twinkle in her eyes as she continued on, “Besides, I know how your mind works so let’s eat and have some wine. Just remember when we get home the rest of the night is mine!" What could she mean? Day 21 – "30 Day Image Prompt Contest - CLOSED" Prompt: Image 1 (Pizza) |