The evening had gone just as he had wanted it to.
Sally had invited him round for dinner and drinks. She had been single for a few months now after her divorce.
They’d been flirting round the office. He was sure she liked him.
The meal had gone well, conversation flowed, along with the wine.
He excused himself in order to freshen up.
Not bad, he thought, looking at his reflection in the mirror. He squirted soap into his hands and held them under the strangely-shaped tap.
Nothing happened. There was no handle to turn. How did you get the water on?
He pushed and pulled at the object. Finally, in frustration, he hit it. Water shot out of a nozzle, spraying the front of his trousers, his shirt and his face.
The spray stopped. Mark stood, water dripping from him.
Silently he left the bathroom, found his jacket in the hallway and slipped out the house.
Maybe he and Sally just weren’t meant to be.
Written as part of Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers. The challenge is to write a flash fiction story or poem in around 150 – 175 words, based on the weekly photo prompt. Thanks as always to the challenge host Priceless Joy. For more information visit HERE.
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Oh poor Mark!
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You know when it’s just not going to work out for you! 🙂
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Been there, done that.
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🙂
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Hahahaha! She isn’t the woman for him because her faucet doesn’t work properly. LOL! Cute story, Iain!
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Thanks PJ 🙂
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My sentiments exactly. He decided a relationship that hasn’t even started wasn’t going to work, based on what? A tap he isn’t familiar with?! Some men! Glad I’m only required to understand the one man I’m going to marry. And maybe our sons.
Good story.
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First of all, congratulations! Seems that man should have helped her repair her faucet instead of running off!
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Maybe he could have just recommended a good plumber.
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He might send her a text message later when he’s dried out.
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Poor Mark. Maybe the faucet not working as it should made him think that it might be like that later down the road for Sally and him, so he’s saving himself the trouble now. Interesting story.
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True, definitely a sign
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Poor Mark? More like chicken Mark.
If I found out a man ditched me because something as insignificant as a tap, I will give him a brain-resetting wack on his insensitive head!
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Either the faucet is a bad omen or it crushed his ego. 🙂 Nice use of words.
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Thank you
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Wsa it a setup? 🙂
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Sally’s way of saying she’s not interested? Maybe!
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Quite relatable. A fancy faucet is often a challenge. Great take.
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What’s wrong with a normal plain tap?! 🙂
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Because it’s plain. And we women love fancy stuff that is different from the regular. If Mark hasn’t figured that out yet, then maybe he’s not ready for any romantic relationship.
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Oh no, how unfair! Lovely story, Iain.
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Thank you Emily
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Poor Mark. Loved your take Iain.
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Thank you. to be honest, I had no idea what I was looking at, but it seemed to fit okay!
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I’m still thinking of my approach!
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Have! I wonder if Sally sabotaged the faucet.
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Now why would she do a thing like that? 🤔
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She could be a devious one! That’s one way to let a guy know you’re not interested 🙂
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oh my! this was damn funny I could imagine the scene playing out. well written Ian
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Thank you 🙂
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Ha ha ha, I spend at least 10 minutes in every new bathroom just trying to decipher the bathroom fittings, so I can empathize with your chap 🙂
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They do seem to get more complicated 🙂
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Sounds like it could have been something to laugh about in the future. Hope he made the right choice.
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I’m sure he will look back and chuckle!
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a really funny yet practical story😊sometimes you get the sign from the universe 😂
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🙂 It’s nice when it tells you things aren’t going to work out!
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LOL. That is so sad. I’m sure she’d have understood – everything was going so well before.
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Thanks Sarah Ann
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It just wasn’t his day, or the right girl, I suppose. … For real, some of those faucets in public restrooms are confusing! I’ve done the same trying to get the water to come out. haha! 🙂
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