Cinderella
Entering the quiet house, a thunderous silence greeted Lisa.
She flipped through her mail. As usual, the only men who remembered her were named Bill, utility and cable.
Finding her usual spot on the couch, she unpinned her hair, letting it cascade onto her delicate shoulders.
Reaching for her shoes, she remembered him. If he were here he would remove them, like he always did. That would be followed by a soothing rub and perhaps a loving kiss on her toes.
She sighed.
Hours later she lay deep in her recliner; wrapped in her thick white bathrobe. A diet coke and remote rested in her lap.
An annoying commercial interrupted the programming.
Her gaze fell upon her uncovered pale feet in desperate need of a pedicure.
She wondered what he would be doing if he were here right now. She smiled. She knew the answer. Painting her toe nails or massaging her tired feet.
No doubt, he would shower her with attention.
When he first spoke of his connection to her feet, she laughed and called him a stupid ape. She remembered his stupid grin when he called her Cinderella.
Then, came the days she actually envied her feet.
Now she missed the damn chimp.
A Few Notes:
The inspiration for this came from prior conversations with old girl friends and a recent one with my daughter’s mother.
The being referred to as an “ape/chimp” actually started with my high school sweetheart.
Please note: My butterflies have always bestowed the pleasure of shoe removal on moi.
It’s easy to make this chimp happy.
‘Bill, utility and cable’ – haha, how clever. Nicely done, Andrew.
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LOL I have always called them that, my friends Bill. Thanks for reading.
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Love it, Andrew. You are welcome! 🙂
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You forgot your swan. If I had waited for somebody to take off my shoes, I would have been buried in them. Actually, since “somebody” had a bad back, I was the one who usually removed HIS shoes.
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Terrible shame. I bet you have pretty feet too.
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I already told you about my feet. How little you remember….sigh….
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My dear, I remember.
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Good because they are marvelous feet. LOL But…will you remember the swan? I’m in a funk again…my son….the pictures….is it a never-ending stream of grief?
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Did you post anyhting about this? I will be over later in the afternoon to read. And your feet…ah. They must be a delight.
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Yes. This morning. I’m thinking about making a drastic decision.
And, my feet are a delight…even though I walk on them all the time. LOL.
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They need the right man to care for them, but I bet you aren’t very trusting of men right now. Can’t blame you.
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I don’t think I’ll ever trust another man. Sigh.
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I expected you to say that. But I understand. Sad the damage one person can cause in the life of another.
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True.
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Delightful…..Stay Happy! 😉
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Smiling. Always. Thanks.
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Lovely read. 🙂
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Thanks for saying that. Glad you appreciated it.
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Ha ha ha…chuckling, good to see you reappear and as ever enjoyed the read.
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Laughing. Thank you so much for reading. I think I can do 3 times a week. Thanks for your support.
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Wonderful
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Thank you for stopping by to read.
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I think it’s time for another lesson for the dudes out there! You’re putting all the guys to shame in the romance department! 🙂
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Oh, don’t say that. I have so FEW faithful male followers. Maybe I should follow Nicholas Sparks and write love. Because that has been my audience. Shrugging. Thanks for reading.
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You totally should! Give the people (um, ladies!) what they want! 🙂
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Thanks for the encouragement.
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I love this. Love. This.
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Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed.
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Thank you for the lovely glimpse of you from a fair maiden’s point of view. Delightful to read and Bon Appéfeet !
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APPLAUDING. Love your comment. You have me in tears. That is a glimpse of life with me. At first my ladies get jealous of the attention on their feet, then they learn to appreciate it.
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every part of the body is an erogenous zone when you’re in lust/love 😊 Have a great day, A.
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Love the way you look at it. You are a treasure. Have a good day as well.
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This was so sweet. I could almost imagine the Cinderella with her chimp.
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Oh, you are too sweet. Thanks for dropping by. I have never been able to conquer my thing for ladies feet.
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Aha, I just say what’s real.
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Thanks
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First… I was so happy to find your posts… I had missed them already. Also… My feet are cold and tired and craving attention. Send over a clone… or two. Yes, two would work quite nicely. *sigh*
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I think two would be good. One for each foot. Then, a little sandwhich afterwards. My dear, thank you so much for your support, friendship, adn sexiness. It is greatly treasured.
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Yes… two. Feet. Sandwich. Jesus. Now I’m going to have to try to write that. Naughty. Sigh.
And you are most welcome… it is certainly my pleasure. Well… one of my pleasures, anyway…
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PLEASE WRITE. lol Bad bad girl. I love it.
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Yeah… I knew that was coming. Um, your asking me to write, I mean… 😛 I never wrote with a cast including 2 men before… only the other way… 2 women…
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WHAT?? I would read that. You just get more interesting everyday.
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Yes… I am fascinating. And I knew you’d be all over that. I wrote it after… umm… a personal college experience… 😛
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Hmmm. You are very intriguing.
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And I’m such a tease. I know… I’m fresh. That piece of writing is definitely going to need some editing/rewriting… I wrote in in my last year of school… I hope to hell my writing has improved since then!
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Of course it has. Your naughtiness has too. LOL
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I cannot possibly argue with that. Well, I guess I could… but you’d win.
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LOL Yeah, I would. We make some pair, huh?
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Mm… yeah, a pair of something. I blame you. For everything. 😛 [No, I know it’s my fault… well, my fault, too.]
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Too is the key word here. Bunny and Clyde. Or Bonnie and Chimp.
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🙂 I hope this works…

[I reallllly want to say “can you see my monkey” now… but that seems terrible. Oops, I said it, didn’t I?]
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LOL You need to be spanked
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I am in so much trouble. 😉 [This is not new for me… as you can imagine…]
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My imagination runs freely thinking of you being spanked.
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Oh dear God. I may need to excuse myself for a moment….
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LOL
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I may also need medical attention. (Especially if the EMT is hot… hahahahaa)
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Hahaha
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It is nice to be reminded of the romantic things you’ve done – in a sentimental way.
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SMiling. Thank you for reading. I am preparing a post about all my faults. I think it will bring a fair and balanced picture. Thanks for reading.
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Hey, we all have our faults, quirks and some mannerisms that could be endearing to one and annoying with another.
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That is so true. Thanks for saying that.
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Can’t wait for your ‘faults’ post, though. Winks and smiles.
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Thanks
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A quick visit to return your kindness,I enjoyed your beautifully narrated short story.Elegant the legs of the lady,and of great help your notes.I’ll re-follow you,but please don’t flood my “muddy” email inbox,you’d better focus on your novel writing 🙂
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I know. That’s where I’m concentrating. That and family. Thanks for reading.
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My pleasure 🙂
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A foot rubbing ape?
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Guilty as charged.
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A nice glimpse into you 🙂 I like it.
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Yeah, it is. Thanks for reading.
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Feet NOT Bananas!!
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Yeah. can’t help it. Thanks for reading.
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Me either. Proper weirdo’s aren’t we…!
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Hahaha Yeah.
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A Cinderella of a jungle kind
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Yeah. LOL
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You tend to spoil your butterflies. Smiles.
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Smiling. Yeah, that is where I get into trouble. So, it is entirely my fault. A few things. 1- Are you okay? 2- Tomorrow I will be posting a list of all my faults & complaints received by females. Hope you’ll have a chance to read. 3- Have a good one my dear. Happy to hear from you.
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I am. It has been a very busy day at work, so I am just now getting to read a few post. I can’t wait to read them. And you. Smiles.
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I am fine. A busy day here at work today. I am just now getting around to reading a few post. Of course I will read them, but you know I will out my two cents in. And you as well. Smiles.
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Finish you work day in peace. Go home and relax. Thought you may have been under the weather. Me chimping around as you can see. Helped my daughter write a paper for a scholarship. Yeah, tomorrow’s post should be interesting. After that one I will be the Lonely Author.
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You have me curious now. Are you not already the lonely author?
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LOL People keep telling me after I started blogging I’m not lonely anymore.
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Ah.. I see. Smiles.
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Smiling back.
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You tend to keep a bit of naughty company just reading your responses. You shouldn’t be lonely. Smiles.
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Chimp choking on his Pepsi. Who me?? O.O <—-Deer in headlights.
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Yes you. I enjoy your banter though. Smiles.
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O.o <—Chimp relieved. Okay. LOL
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Lovely read!
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Such a sweet post
Sweet memories
And quite romantic ❤️
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Smiling. Thanks for reading. These ladies complained after breaking up. They were addicted to the attention. So, I really don’t know how good it is.
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Oh it’s a good thing.. Addicted or not – you allowed them to feel like a princess covered in love..
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How sad we don’t know the joy we have until it’s gone.
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Thank you for the reblog. I appreciate it.
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This one is so special and sweet but I’ve been struck with the thought that if you want to get rich, you should be writing for men. I mean do you think you can teach Petie to manicure and paint my toe-nails? Can you teach him to lovingly remove my shoes from my tired feet and protectively watch over me while I sleep? I mean you if you could make those kind of sweet dreams real for all women, Chimp you’d change the world! 😉 When you accomplish that task thousands, maybe millions, of butterflies will gather at your feet…
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Hahaha I love this comment. My novels are geared to men, but they do have their romantic element. LOL I have recently started to blog less with the goal of returning to my novels. It’s funny you mention it, because it appears many men dislike me. I mean no harm to anyone, but it is what it is.
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Well, I know why…but you know, who cares? If you wrote in way that would give them benefit with women maybe they wouldn’t feel quite so challenged. lol! My big problem is people thinking I’m a man! Now, that I don’t get at all…I’d love some insight. If you don’t write novels what will you do with all that Chimp awesomeness?
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People think you’re a man? WHY?? You have never given me that impression.
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I don’t know why but it happens online all of the time! I’m like five feet tall and wear a size five shoe and I am a girly-girl. Maybe it’s because I’m opinionated?
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There are people in this world that think girly-girl & opinionated don’t go together. Well, online no one sees an image. But even then, I don’t assume sex.
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Or anything? I know the people we talk to online are mostly, limited information and a lot of our own imagination. After time though it is possible to know quite a bit about a person. I promise, I’m female, opinionated, very girly and kind of old… lol!
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You sound interesting to me. And that’s before the girly-girl stuff. You’re opinion is always welcomed here.
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Thank you. My family would probably say, “Don’t encourage her! She thinks too much!” They’ve been telling me not to think so much for years. It’s like telling the sun not to shine! Have a wonderful evening and weekend.:0)
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Thanks You too.
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I absolutely loved this!
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Thanks and thank you for stopping by toread.
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Of course! I’m reading others, and you are quite a talented writer. 🙂
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Thank you so much. So happy we found each other thanks to someone reblogging one of your posts.
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As am I. Can’t wait to read what you write next 🙂
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Thank you for saying that. Have a great day.
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Cute story 🙂 I love the fact that her foot loving ‘prince’ is a ‘damned chimp’ 🙂
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LOL How did you find this? Yeah, I love women’s feet. Boy, you just surprised me and gave b a big laugh.
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I’ve read so many poems today in my effort to return reads that I wanted a change. For some reason, poets return reads more often than fiction writers (you’re the exception) so I up returning reads on a lot of poems. I don’t mind most of the time but today I’d had enough flowery speech and wanted plain writing with a humorous twist. So I clicked short stories from a drop down you have on the site and it brought me to a listing page. I paged through it seeking a story I hadn’t read and the title caught my eye. Thanks for an entertaining read. 🙂
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Thanks. I agree with your observations. Poets will follow back and read. My stories never receive the amount of feedback that my poetry does. Which is frustrating. People just don’t want to read anymore.
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You’re welcome 🙂 I do want to read. So I will hit up your archives for a change of pace if you don’t mind. Your fiction is fun to read.
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Thank you. I appreciate that. How far are you from finishing Aerials?
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Pretty far. I have only 10 K written out of the usual 110 K a book like it should have at the very least. I’ve been working on Curse Breaker. I plan to release books 1-4 between now and next June on pre-order/sale because those books are written and just need to be edited/revised. So I only have what you’ve seen on the blog for Aerials. The story was created for the blog actually. I do plan to finish and publish it; I’m just not certain of when yet because there is so much left to write and I am not sure when I will be able to fit that in. I haven’t made any plans beyond releasing Curse Breaker: Trapped (book 4) for pre-order on 6/27/2017. Aerials could be after that or Quest or Lord of the Sea, all three stories are further along than Curse Breaker book 5. Lord of the Sea is the furthest along though you can’t tell from my blog. I am feeling my way in the dark 🙂
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No, no, you are right Continue with your Curse Breaker series. You need to start cranking these books out. If you are so close to complete, you need to have them done and published. Aerials has to wait its turn. We are all feeling our way. Best of luck.
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Thank you for understanding! Your thoughts march in step with mine. I have at last count 7 books close enough to completion that I want to finish and get out there where they can do something for me.
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Exactly. While their on your computer or a hard drive they aren’t accomplishing anything. Best of luck. I know you will do well. Your passion will make it happen.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
HA!!! FOUND ANOTHER ONE TO ENJOY!
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