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Shadow of Your Smile…

July 22, 2013 By Talya Tate Boerner 24 Comments

100 Words on Saturday: Write exactly 100 words based on the prompt Shadow of Your Smile…

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A slight nod.
His wide smile crinkled the corners of his eyes.
Piercing bright eyes held my nervous gaze before looking away.
My cheeks flushed hot.
Our connection was instant, even from across the crowd of travelers in Terminal C.
Did he know me or was this a love-at-first-sight fairy tale moment?
Through the mass of humanity, he walked toward me, shifting his worn leather duffle from one shoulder to the other. His cornflower blue eyes matched his Polo shirt.
His smile faded from view as his arms encircled the girl directly behind me. The smell of his cologne lingered.
talya



Filed Under: Life, Writing Tagged With: 100 Words on Saturday, creative writing prompt

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  1. Bhavya says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:17 am

    Uh oh! And we thought we just had a moment! 🙁

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    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 22, 2013 at 4:29 am

      :))

      Reply
  2. Kalpana Solsi says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:44 am

    Ohhhhhhh! the ending was so different.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 22, 2013 at 5:52 am

      Thanks for reading & commenting!

      Reply
  3. Gary Henderson says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:26 am

    Very nice. I like the ending. 🙂

    Reply
  4. neelamhere says

    July 22, 2013 at 7:28 am

    these tragic ends really brings shadow on all hopes. Nice post.

    Reply
  5. Kathy says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Oh wow. That was disappointing!! I can just imagine what a guy like that would smell like with some awesome cologne. You really had me going!!!

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:44 am

      haha thanks Kathy:)

      Reply
  6. Me says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Aah!!! Unexpected ending…. but good one too!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Bryan Jones says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Cool twist, good story!

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  8. Kalpanaa Misra says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Oh nooooo! You can certainly spin a yarn. I was hooked there. Love your blog – gardening is a great love of mine.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:43 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. Afshan says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:38 am

    don’t kno y Tom Hanks came to my mind <3 as and wen I read Terminal !
    Aah I Wish he stopped by to say hi atlest ;-/ disappointing 🙂

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Tom Hanks – nice!

      Reply
  10. Shilpa Garg says

    July 23, 2013 at 2:10 am

    Ohhhh!! Poor girl! A wonderful twist! 🙂

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 23, 2013 at 4:44 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  11. vishalbheeroo says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:00 am

    In the flick of seconds, she had her moment of mint chocolate:)
    Cheerz

    Reply
  12. shellymona says

    July 23, 2013 at 4:55 pm

    Very nicely written…specially the end…how the moments of sweet curiosity turned into embarrassment…

    Reply
  13. Corinne Rodrigues says

    July 24, 2013 at 12:04 am

    If only, huh? You’ve worked 100 words into a fine art, Talya!

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 24, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Thanks Corinne. I love flash fiction!

      Reply
  14. Suzy says

    July 24, 2013 at 1:46 am

    The smile faded from my face too – I thought this was going to be a delicious moment. Nicely done Talya and thanks for writing on my prompt.

    Reply
    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      July 24, 2013 at 6:12 am

      Thanks Suzy!

      Reply
  15. damyantiwrites says

    July 24, 2013 at 3:24 pm

    What a disappointment for the girl. Beautifully written.

    Reply

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