Copyright Rich Voza
The dry heat hit Jo as she exited the plane.
It was four months since their last fervent rendezvous. Five years of passion. She was ready to settle here.
The warmth enhanced the fragrance of bougainvillea at the hotel and the lights created a magical feel. Perfect for a proposal!
Tanned and handsome, Flavio was leaning against the bar smiling broadly, chatting to someone concealed by the pillar.
Love and desire filled her soul. Excitedly, she ran towards him.
Panic on his face.
Confusion across hers.
A leggy blonde wrapped herself over her man.
Matching wedding bands glinted their taunts.
Word Count: 100
A 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Clare Hempstead 
Oh disaster, disaster… but maybe it was all for the best when the smoke has settled… (and I wonder if there were even more women betrayed)
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Oh, I have no doubt there were many more and she has had a lucky escape!
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Ohhhhh, OUCH!!! That hurts big. The phrase in Spanish, “Amor de lejos es de pendejos” (love that is far away is of stupidity) couldn’t be any clearer. But, gee whiz … leading a girl on like that. 😦
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I could say ‘That’s men for you!’ But I am sure there are equally as many women who behave badly! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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No, you got it right the first time … 😀
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It’s a cruel world out there. Nicely presented.
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Thanks for reading and commenting. I appreciate it.
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Ouch!!
That would hurt.
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She’s been a tad gullible! Thanks for commenting 🙂
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Now will she fight for what she had, I see a follow up story here.
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I think she has already lost, but she could certainly cause him a few problems! Thanks for commenting.
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I saw the whole tableau. Hope she made it back home to pick up the pieces.
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Perhaps she will meet Mr Right closer to home. Thanks for reading and commenting.
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Flávio has some ‘splaining to do. Did he lie or did she never care to ask? Age old question.
Good pace and a swift kick in the gut.
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I think he was just a rat! One day she will realise she’s better off without him, but it was a lot of time wasted. Thanks for such a lovely comment.
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Ouch!
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That sums it up nicely! Thanks for reading it
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Nicely built story, although we knew there would be no happy ending.
But wedding bands, bit of a deal breaker, I suspect!
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Thank you. No happy ending… yet!
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Oh oh oh! Just saw a movie online that had a similar scene! Devastating
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It must be devastating. All that time and hope invested, not to mention the distance travelled! Thanks for reading it.
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Nicely paced, and the ‘bougainvillea’ reference was spot on. As an F1 fan, I had quite a different image in mind when Flavio emerged, but I got over it. Well done.
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Thank you Sandra. If I think of F1 it has to be Jensen Button!
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No, there was another Flavio… 😦
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Oh the cad. Nice story.
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He was a rotter! Thanks Claire.
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Oh dear! Her visit must have been an unannounced one. I hope she caught hm out before parting with her cash!
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I fear she probably gave him cash as well as her heart! Thanks for reading.
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I feel so bad for Jo! Nice story, Clare! 🙂
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Ouch, caught out. That’s men for you, I suppose. 🙂 At least she found out in time. Well written and cracking last line.
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Thank you kind sir!
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Dear Clare,
Yep, Flavio’s a jerk…a married one at that. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle
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Secret love affairs only work when they are secret. That should “say” something. Great story!
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Thank you very much ☺
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Oh, that’s painful. But in the end she’ll be much better off without that idiot.
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She will, but it’s difficult to see it that way at the time!
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Very interesting post.
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Thank you.
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