Iain Kelly

BOLT FROM THE BLUE

‘It’s hardly a bolt from the blue. More like a threatening grey sky and several storm warnings.’

‘Oh sure, with hindsight it’s all so easy.’

She’s right of course. I should’ve seen it coming. The signs were there. Still, I never thought he would leave me like this, I am his wife after all. Just up and gone. Hopefully he’ll be happy now, with his new lover. I hear he’s ten years younger.

‘So what are you going to do now?’

That’s an easy one to answer. Same as I did before. Crack open a bottle and live off his money just the same.

Copyright Dale Rogerson

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

‘The State Trilogy’ and ‘The Barra Boy’ available now.

Iain Kelly

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44 responses to “BOLT FROM THE BLUE”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar
    neilmacdon

    An engagingly philosophical outlook, Iain

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  2. Sandra Avatar
    Sandra

    Change can be invigorating. For both sides in the situation. I’d get through that money as fast as I could though…

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I suspect she’s got a firm grasp of it! Thanks Sandra

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  3. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Sometimes we just wait for things to happen so we don’t have to make the decision… easy way out. And best she get her settlement sooner than later!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      She’ll make sure she gest what she’s due, I’m sure of it! Thanks Dale.

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        I’m sure she will!

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  4. Tannille Avatar
    Tannille

    She doesn’t seem too worried. What’s his is hers.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Why worry? Best just crack open another bottle 😉

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  5. elmowrites Avatar
    elmowrites

    I had to read yours immediately, Iain, because we shared a title. Now it seems like we almost shared a storyline too, although I don’t think my character is as sanguine as yours! Great stuff, I’m glad you left her happy

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  6. msjadeli Avatar
    msjadeli

    This would definitely be a relationship status on facebook of “it’s complicated.” Feels ugly and sad from every angle 😦

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      I don’t know, ugly, but she seems content! Thanks 🙂

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      1. msjadeli Avatar
        msjadeli

        🙂

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  7. rochellewisoff Avatar
    rochellewisoff

    Dear Iain,

    It sounds like everyone’s a winner in this scenario. Nicely done.

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Rochelle

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  8. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar
    Na’ama Yehuda

    Sometimes taking one’s power back is the first step to getting one’s life back on track. Cheers!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Cheers!

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      1. Na'ama Yehuda Avatar
        Na’ama Yehuda

        🙂

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  9. Tracey at Whatsfordinnerdoc.com and TraceyDelaplainMD.com Avatar
    Tracey at Whatsfordinnerdoc.com and TraceyDelaplainMD.com

    “They” say there are always signs before the storm hits but it’s clear that we only ever see what we want to see. Good tale.
    Tracey

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Tracey

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  10. Rowena Avatar
    Rowena

    For some the answer always seems to be more caffeine, while for others it’s more champagne. There’s something particularly heartbreaking about this character who seems to totally miss the point of relationships, connection, love and being loved and that money is enough. That is particularly sad.
    Best wishes,
    Rowena

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Rowena

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  11. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar
    Brenda’s Thoughts

    Why sit back and stew. He moved on after-all. Life is to be lived, one way or another!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      A good attitude!

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  12. Keith's Ramblings Avatar
    Keith’s Ramblings

    And they both lived happily ever after!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      We all love a happy ending!

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  13. plaridel Avatar
    plaridel

    the new lover is a he? just wondering if it’s a typo. 🙂

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Not a typo. The modern world.

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      1. plaridel Avatar
        plaridel

        i understand. 🙂

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  14. Alicia Jamtaas Avatar
    Alicia Jamtaas

    Crack open a bottle and live off his money just the same. Maybe this is why he left her to begin with.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Could very well be!

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  15. Laurie Bell Avatar
    Laurie Bell

    Well she has it all planned out I guess. Ouch, poor thing. Shame to dwell in the past though.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thanks Laurie

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  16. Margaret Avatar
    Margaret

    She’s not too distressed then? She should do well. Or is she just covering up? I like a little ambiguity in an ending.

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Me too. Thanks Margaret

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  17. Dahlia Avatar
    Dahlia

    She (or he?) seems to be on familiar ground 😀

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      They may have been here before.

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  18. Liz Young Avatar
    Liz Young

    Might be a good idea to lay in a stock of bottles before the divorce settlement cuts your income?

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Good thinking Liz!

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  19. poetisatinta Avatar
    poetisatinta

    She seems to be a woman on a mission! 😄

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you!

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  20. Dawn M. Miller Avatar
    Dawn M. Miller

    Cheers!

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      🙂

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  21. britcanwrites Avatar
    britcanwrites

    Alimony’s a wonderful thing, I see.

    By the way, I didn’t know you wrote so many books. I’ve only seen your posts on The Barra Boy. Nice one. 👏

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    1. Iain Kelly Avatar
      Iain Kelly

      Thank you 🙂 New one out in February

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