IAIN KELLY

IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH

Well, I couldn’t get rid of all the memories of you after all.

I tried to be good. It was something we always said we would only do together. I just never planned for you leaving me alone so soon.

I don’t want you to think I’m being unfaithful. I think you would want me to be happy, to carry on doing what we loved.

If you’re looking down on me now, or more likely, looking up at me, I hope you understand.

The knives are clean, glinting by the lamplight on the kitchen table.

I smile. Happy memories to be made. This time all of my own.

Copyright Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

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).

A rare follow on from last week’s story: FOR RICHER, FOR POORER, FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE.

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

‘The Barra Boy’ is available now. You can find all the information for getting a copy HERE.

36 responses to “IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH”

  1. Tannille Avatar

    Those knives were recycled after all!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Couldn’t let them go to trash 😉

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  2. Kelly MacKay Avatar
    Kelly MacKay

    That wss great

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks so much Kelly, much appreciated 🙂

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  3. pensitivity101 Avatar

    Great follow on Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Di, the photo seemed to fit with the previous one.

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      1. pensitivity101 Avatar

        I haven’t done a FF for a while. Might join in this week.

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  4. neilmacdon Avatar

    Why do I feel their joint pastime was sinister?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      I leave it to the reader to interpret, which says more about their mind than the writers…

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  5. creatingahome Avatar

    Oh dear. The knives are resurrected and here to stay.
    Oh dear oh dear.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Maybe she’ll get caught before too long?!

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  6. Anita Avatar

    Knives again 🙂

    All the other cutlery must also be clean- he must have washed them after having a sumptuous lamp-light dinner!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Haha, that’s the innocent version of the story 🙂 Thanks Anita

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  7. rochellewisoff Avatar

    Dear Iain,

    Sentimental turned sinister. Stabbingly good segue.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Rochelle 🙂

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  8. Rowena Avatar

    I’m off to find your previous one. I’m intrigued, but those knives don’t sound like butter knives!
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      No, carving knives I’d guess…

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  9. Michael Avatar
    Michael

    I felt a sinister undertone, reinforced when I followed the link, to last week.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Yes, sinister indeed. Thanks Michael.

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  10. msjadeli Avatar

    Quite chilling! Or maybe perfectly innocent? Maybe they were ginsu door-to-door salespeople? 😉 I like the look up/down part. Nice touch.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks, I like your optimism! 🙂

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      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You’re welcome 🙂

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  11. granonine Avatar

    Brrrr. The cold-heartedness of this person is certainly chilling. Well done, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Linda – definitely not the warm cuddly type!

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  12. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

    A great addition to last week’s tale!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Keith

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  13. Bear Avatar

    Ouuuu, tragic! Sends me shivers. Great write this week.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      thank you 🙂

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  14. Bill Avatar

    A clean knife in the lamplight is a happy knife. 🙂
    Well done, Iain.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Bill 🙂

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  15. plaridel Avatar

    i hope the knives are still sharp for the next escapade whatever that is. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      She will take good care of them!

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  16. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar

    New paths can at the very least be CLEAN! 😉

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
  17. Laurie Bell Avatar

    Sounds like a new chapter of life, perhaps a forced start but still…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar

      Thanks Laurie

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