For the Drabble Challenge A drabble is a short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length. The purpose of the drabble is brevity, testing the author's ability to express interesting and meaningful ideas in a confined space. |
“Do you frame rugby jerseys?” the customer pulled the signed Allblacks shirt out of her bag and spread it on the counter. Marie was able to conceal her wince, and replied, “Certainly. I hand-sew the jersey onto conservation matboard and use UV filtering glass to preserve the value of your collector's item, it prices out at $760.00. The customer's smile faltered. With a nod, Marie added, “Plus a plaque with match details… that’s another $25. “Hmmm… I'll have to think about it.” As the client left, Marie silently cheered at another successful scrummage won - she hated framing rugby jerseys. |
Her teacup cooled on the table, waiting. Near elbow, her phone was full. She watched up the old driveway, hopeful of a visit or a call. Time had passed slowly this way. Unchecked, lonely she might forever be. But hope and prayer were answered, so that a change she’d see... Backing down her driveway, a truck arrived with her daughter’s smile Collecting up her possessions, to live with her for a while. It was hard to leave the familiar, but being close to family won. No longer to reflect but make new memories, and next summer, she’ll visit her son. W/C 100 |