PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot
He sat with his head in his hands marvelling at his own stupidity.
He’d allowed his ego to out-manoeuvre his common sense. His inability to listen to his head had cost him dearly.
His so-called friends had egged him on and he hadn’t wanted to lose face.
It’d only taken two days for her to find out.
The pain in her eyes was the worst thing about it.
She’d asked why; he had no explanation.
He’d said sorry, but could hear how lame it sounded.
She’d packed her things and left.
There would be no more flowers in the window.
Word Count: 100
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Clare Hempstead 
Good song, good story 🙂
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Thanks Iain 🙂
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The flowers in the window were a signal? I think he’ll crumble. The flowers will be back
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The lyrics of the song are about a bloke who thought he’d be alone forever, but then he met a girl and settled down and they had flowers in the window. My story is how he messes up and throws it all away. I don’t think she will forgive him!
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Perhaps he doesn’t deserve to be forgiven. Hope she finds happiness.
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Oh oh oh! Yours almost seems to be a sequel to Rudberg’s. The other side of the coin, so to speak!
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Ha! Yes, I have just read his. Thanks for your comment.
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I once knew a man who bought flowers for his window. It always seemed like such a strange, and yet sensitive thing to do. Yet it’s an action commonly attributed to women with no such surprise. Good one, I liked this.
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Thank you Sandra. I always appreciate your comments.
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I think we can guess what he did 😦
Maybe he can buy his own flowers from now on. Not the same, I guess.
I love the phrasing of his “ego out-manoeuvring” his common sense 🙂
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Thank you very much. I don’t think she will be putting flowers in his window again! Silly boy!
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How sad it is when we listen to our friends and not our heart. You really brought that out in your story.
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Thanks Alicia. I suppose we all do things we regret at some time during our lives.
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For me? GOBS of things.
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Dear Clare,
Ah that male ego really cost him. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks Rochelle. Hopefully he has learned his lesson!
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They were no friends of his I gather. He will know better next time, hopefully there will be a next time.
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Hopefully, he won’t be so silly again!
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I agree with Michael: these were not real friends; and again, he is the one who did the wrong. He deserves no more flowers…
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He was very foolish, but maybe he will learn from it. Thanks for reading.
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Think before you leap, huh? A good one.
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For the worst of reason… men are stupid especially in group… I wonder if there will be someone giving him a second chance.
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I think he’s blown it, but maybe he will be more sensible next time!
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Another lesson learned ….
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Thanks Dawn 🙂
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This really hit home for me this week. It was a rough one with my son in a similar situation
Thanks for sharing.
Found your blog on FF and hope you can visit mine also. 🙂
– Lisa
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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I’ll hop over and have a look at your blog! 🙂
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Great story, sparingly told Clare. That song is one of my favourites. 🙂
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Mine too! 🙂
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