This is the TWELVETH of thirty entries for #BlogFlash2012.
I've chosen to link the prompts into a single story. Each episode will be 100 words or less, as per the guidelines. The prompt for each day will appear below the picture and be capitalized in the story.
The Genesis Project – Day Twelve
Capshaw scans the list.
Dusk ✔
Candles ✔
Flowers ✔
Except for a last minute bout of nerves, he is ready.
She arrives in a swirl of short white cotton and long black hair. Sliding soft, jasmine scented fingers into his outstretched hand, she says, “Masaa el-kheir. Good evening.”
He hugs her. “Good evening, Nailah. I couldn’t leave Cairo without seeing you.”
“But you aren’t leaving alone. Isn’t that what this CELEBRATION dinner is about?”
He shakes his head. “No, it's my attempt to charm you. What am I missing?”
She smiles. “I’m your seatmate on the flight home, John.”
(100 words)
Day One: THINKING
Day Two: FURRY FRIEND
Day Three: COLOR
Day Four: BUSY
Day Five: FRUSTRATION
Day Six: READING
Day Seven: SUNSET
Day Eight: RELAXING
Day Nine: JOURNEY
Day Ten: SUCCESS
Day Eleven: GREED
A celebration and a surprise. Great edition.
A nice little twist for him. Lovely take on the 'celebration' prompt, Ruth!
I don't think I'd be able to remain un-charmed with a list like that!