He ducked under the blade, but the man crashed into him and they toppled over the barrier and then they were falling towards the lights below.

***

‘Are you breaking up with me?’ She could feel the tears forming.

‘You’ve got the wrong idea.’ Sitting under the magnificent glass ceiling in the opulent ballroom, now was the time to surprise her.

She saw the ring in his hand. For a split second she was happier than she had ever been.

***

They hit the glass together and fell into the ballroom. He landed on a woman, crushing her. She probably saved his life. He didn’t have time to thank her for her sacrifice.

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Written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields (more details HERE). The idea is to write a short story of 100 words based on the photo prompt (above).

To read stories of 100 words based on this week’s prompt, visit HERE.