Jack steered the car onto a quiet side road. He hit the brakes as a streaking cat shot by.
What a freaking day.
His boss was in a foul mood. Computers systems were down all day. The deal he was expecting fell through. The money for the car repair meant no summer vacation. And his cell phone fell in a puddle.
He watched the wipers clear his wet window, certain it only rained on him.
Staring at the broken umbrella on the car floor, he shrugged. Why bother. He was already soaking wet.
Why he put up with all this crap. There had to be a better way. Is this all there is to life?
Stepping out of the car, heavy rain pelted him.
He hurried to the door. Fumbling with the keys he dropped them and cursed Murphy and his stupid law.
He entered the house and walked past his pretty girlfriend, grunting a cold hello.
She stood there happy to see him, but disappointed by his tone. Obviously, he wasn’t in the mood to notice her new dress or hairdo.
Jack dropped onto the recliner and sighed. He saw his girlfriend disappear into the back.
Leaning forward, he rested his elbows on his knees and buried his face in his hands. What were all these damn sacrifices for?
“Jack.”
He looked up to find his naked girlfriend. She handed him a stiff drink. Ice cubes clicked, but she had his undivided attention.
She sank to one knee, unlaced his shoes to remove his wet socks.
Still resting on one knee, she looked into his eyes, opened her palm to reveal a wedding band.
“Jack will you marry me?”
He smiled; the first smile of this glorious day.
Photo courtesy of Google Images.
Really nice!
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Yhanks for stopping by to read. I appreciate it.
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Now, there’s a twist I didn’t see coming. Love this, Andrew!
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Thank you. This is leap year and according to tradition, women are allowed to be the aggressor and invite men on dates, to dance, and even to propose marruage. So I wanted to add that little twist. Thanks for reading.
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You are welcome, my friend. That’s awesome!
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The best gift on a bad day (or should I say worst day?) . 🙂 Just wondering, has WP solve your problem?
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Just unspammed you. Who is wordpress to drop you in my spam?? lol
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They dropped me in everyone’s spam box yesterday! All my comments made yesterday ended up in spam box. If this is lottery, I would be extremely luckily to win 3 times! LOL! 😀
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LOL You have a great attitude about it.
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😄😄😄
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What a Lass! Hope he appreciates her…. 😉
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He will. Probably take her to the kitchen to pour chocolate on her. Hahaha
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Aww, every guy’s fantasy, I’m sure…
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Yeah…sigh. I have had flowers delivered to my jobs. That is nice despite the abuse you have to take from the other men in the office.
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You know, I never did that for hubby cause I wasn’t sure how it would go over…He got me roses yesterday for no reason and it was the best!
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Aw, that was nice. Hey, this is a leap year. Women are allowed to do these things for men (or at least that is the tradition).
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Ooh, good idea!
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Talk about emancipation of Eve. Reminds me of The Proposal. If Jack was Ryan Reynolds I might consider it. 🙂
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LOL I think I would too. I just say that movie about two weeks ago. Love the chemistry between him and Sandra Bullock is wonderful.
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You mean you would do the same with Jack? 😀 lol. I agree. I love them both – Reynolds and Bullock.
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LOl They had nice chemistry in that movie. It was a pleasure to watch.
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If dreams could only come true.
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You would get naked down on one knee?? LOL
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Not a chance! LOL.
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lol
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You haven’t commented on my greeter. That must mean it sucks 😦
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I will be there. It has been a crazy week for me.
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I don’t intend to EVER go down that path again!
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Aw, you’re only saying that…..
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Ha. No I’m not. NEVER means never.
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Smiling. I know
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What a lovely love story 🙂 Nice end for a day
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Perfect end. He so desperately needed that to remind him why we “make all these sacrifices.” Thanks Monica.
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😉
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I think my previous comments landed in your spam box. 😦
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You won’t fall in my spam again.
Yay! 😀 But.. I ever dropped in my friends spam box 3 times although they unspammed me! LOL! Keeping my fingers crossed! How about your problem? Solve yet? I don’t see your post in my reader again. Cannot comprehend their logic in filtering posts in Reader.
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Still struggling with the notifications. But it is getting better. Thanks. I don’t like the Reader. I have plenty of blogs I NEVER see in the Reader.
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Is there any better way to read the post, beside email and reader?
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I do three things. Emails, reader, and click on the link of people who comment on my blog. As I will do right now with you to catch up with you.
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Great idea! 😄
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What was his answer? 😜
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Yes, of course. Thanks for reading.
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What a sweet ending…
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Glad you appreciated it. Thank you.
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Nicely done!
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Ha! Oh Andrew, I asked my husband to marry me! This was great!
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Are you serious?? Good for you.
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Did he say yes?
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Of course. I wrote this because it is leap year. Supposedly, women can ask men this year.
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Ah.. I see.
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Well, I suppose stranger things have happened. Good thing she didn’t do that in a restaurant…you know, with the naked and all.
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That would have been uncomfortable. But maybe she would have recieved better service from the waiter. lol
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WTF
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Or not…
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Smiles!
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Thanks for reading.
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Always!
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I love it. Did they meet at the supermarket? 😛
I didn’t know about the leap year thing…. But in a (very long) story I wrote years ago… my “she” proposed to “him”. I think it’s always a bit unexpected… and I love that about it.
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I am working on the supermarket piece for Monday. lol This chimp loves it any time a woman can surprise him. I think it is a lovely gesture. I would say YES.
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Haha… I was joking but I won’t lie… I can’t wait to read it!
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LOL It is coming.
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Sweet. I live like it’s leap year every year because I’m very much a pursuer. Must be the wolf in me.😉
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LOL You have a wolf in you. Yeah, this year is is okay for the woman to pursue.
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Hmm! This is totally sweet. I bet he said yes 🙂
Meanwhile, I mentioned you in a post. Just to let you know. Have a good weekend. http://acookingpotandtwistedtales.com/2016/02/05/its-a-love-thing-to-some-of-the-men-in-my-blogging-world-3/
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Thank you so much. I am flattered by my blog being included on your list.
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My house burned down. My wife left me and the chickens ran away with the cows downs the street, I have no money, nowhere to live…..twang ,twang, twang LOL
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But when she is naked and asks you to marry her??? lol
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The song will improve lol
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Hahahaha
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🙂
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A wonderful reversal of fortunes.
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Doesn’t it happen in real life? A bad day made right by one little gesture. Thanks for reading.
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U Respect women so much that all women in ur poems and stories become undressed.
I likr that..awwwwwwwsuuum dude.
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LOL That is so true. Never realized it. You need to analzye me. lol
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Sweet ending!
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I wanted something different. Thanks for stopping by to read and comment.
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Reblogged this on fiddledeedeebooks.
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Thank you so much for the reblog. I just rescued this message from my spam folder. Thank you so much for sharing my work. It is greatly appreciated.
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Your welcome.
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I popped over from your link on Jason’s page. I enjoyed your story and the surprise ending. And the comments are a hoot! 🙂
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Laughing. Thanks for stopping by. I have an amsusing group of followers and we have quite a bit of fun. Hope to see yoiur more often. I will visit you as well.
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Very nice.
Check spam mail for your nomination. Blessings, Emma
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Thank you. Oh, perhaps you didn’t see it but this is an award free blog. My blog and writing keeps me too busy for me to participate in awards. Thanks for understanding. And thank you for thinking of me.
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Soooo sweet ❤
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Smiling. Thank you. Glad you enjoyed.
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Wait, I’m stuck at laughing at that line .. cursing Murphy and his stupid law!
Calming down… Ok, what took Jack too long?
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LOL Jack had a really bad day. Lost a little perspective as well. His girlfriend brought him back. And it is a stupid law. lol
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That was amazing! Sooo sweet. Just what the bloke needed. A girl who can zero in on what her man needs is a keeper, but does the door swing the other way as well? That would be the best.
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Thank you. I wanted to write something a little different from my usual short. So many women have the unique ability to tturn a man’s day around. One of the things I love most about the opposite sex. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Beautiful little story 🙂
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Smiling. Thank you so much for stopping by to read.
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Funny how sometimes we need to be reminded of the simple things in life that bring joy to our lives regardless of all the chaos. This story will create an ah-ha moment for many readers.
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Smiling. There are days like that in everyone’s life, then a simple gesture from a loved one puts everything back into perspective. Thanks for reading.
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you so much for the reblog.
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Like Thomas I had not expected that little twist and I agree, women tend to get quite naked on your blog 😀
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Well, as you can see I am rather fond of naked women. I see a power in their… well…nakedness. lol
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Marvelous story! The ending was unexpected and beautiful.
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Glad you liked it. I wanted to write something where a women take control. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Really sweet…i am wondering if it would be a Yes to the big question!
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It has to be a yes. Smiling. Thanks for reading.
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A happy ending….awww!
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Smiling. I come up with them every once in a while lol
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This is the perfect end to my day. How dreamy.
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Smiling. Thank you for reading and saying that. Happy you enjoyed.
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Romance at its best! Loved it!
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Thanks. It’s the woman’s turn in leap year.
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aha.. well you know those women, they like lap years.. lip years.. wait, i mean leap! leap!
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LOL I have no idea how that tradition even started. It would be kind of nice to see women take on this role once in a while.
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So then you can say: it is not my fault, you chose me! 😉
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Hahaha,,, I have made enough mistakes in my life. LOL Let someone else get the headaches for a change. lol
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hehehe! i knew it! 😀
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LOL
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Nice turn of events and emotion.
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Smiling. Thank you for stopping by to read.
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Love the twist😃 I find that quite romantic
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Hey, it is leap year. Tradition says it’s okay for ladies to do the asking. Thanks for reading.
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Well I like it 😊
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wow what a story! I love the ending. This is the perfect tale to end my night with 🙂
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Thank you. I wasnt ignoring you. I would never do that to anyone. WordPress has been losing my messages. And this one just came back to me. Thank you. Have a wonderful evening.
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You’re welcome 🙂 No worries, I wasn’t offended. I work so much that I lose track of replies I make 🙂 You have a wonderful day and keep writing! (and reading 😉 )
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Thanks. It happens to me too.
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🙂 it happens to all of us!
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True
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🙂
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That was a beautiful short story. It said so much without saying a lot. I look forward to reading more of your stories. Thank you for sharing them.
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Thank you for reading this one. I had forgotten all about it.
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you are welcome
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Great Story!
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Thank you for stopping to read and for your kind words.
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