IAIN KELLY

AFTER THE FIRST DATE

How long before making the call?

The next day – too desperate?

Two days – too aloof?

A week – too late?

Always the same conundrum.

Not this time. The following evening. Perfect.

He dialled.

‘The number you have dialled has not been recognised.’


Written for the Weekend Writing Prompt, hosted byΒ SammiScribbles. This week’s prompt was:Β Call. Click on the link to read more stories by other writers.


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40 responses to “AFTER THE FIRST DATE”

  1. Mister Bump UK Avatar

    bet that happened to us all at one time or another.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Better or worse than just being told the truth to your face though?

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      1. Mister Bump UK Avatar

        more diplomatic!

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  2. pensitivity101 Avatar

    ha! Sod’s law Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Indeed. Never happened to me, but then I’ve never been given a number to call!!

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        that’s sad!!!!

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  3. Carol J Forrester Avatar

    Perfectly written, you used the word count really well.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Carol, much appreciated.

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  4. Suzette Benjamin Avatar

    Wonderful writing.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Suzette, much appreciated πŸ™‚

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar

        You are most welcome Iain.πŸ‘

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It’s gotta hurt.

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  5. magickmermaid Avatar

    Oh, no-poor guy! Super take on the prompt!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thank you πŸ™‚

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  6. Susan St.Pierre Avatar

    UGH! Foiled again! πŸ˜€

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      He just can’t catch a break! πŸ™‚

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Ruined his weekend for sure! πŸ™‚

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      He’ll bounce back πŸ™‚

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  7. Jen Goldie Avatar
    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Awkward if he ever meets her again!! πŸ™‚

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      1. Jen Goldie Avatar

        Ummm yes!! 😊

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  8. Fandango Avatar

    Oops! The old give the guy a phony number trick.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      It never fails in its objective, to be fair!

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  9. Dora Avatar

    Wasted ruminations! She wasn’t worth it.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Definitely best to end it now!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Keith

      Like

  10. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    After all the agonizing…what a shame. Well written.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle

      Like

  11. ceayr Avatar

    The Big E!
    Neatly done, Iain

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  12. Dale Avatar

    Just as I was thinking, oh those damn games people play! You then sucker punch us with her awfulness…
    Well done!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Perhaps it was better this way that what she may have said to his face! Thanks Dale πŸ™‚

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      1. Dale Avatar

        Perhaps… πŸ˜‰

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  13. Unishta Avatar
    Unishta

    Saved by the wrong call ! It’s a sign that this was not meant to be ?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Definitely not meant to be this time!

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