‘Just a little further.’

He insisted on getting away from the crowds. Somehow, she was carrying the picnic, the towels and the buckets and spades.

‘Here’s the perfect spot,’ he declared. He stood admiring the ocean while she organised the towels and applied sun cream to all.

‘You kids go off and build a sandcastle. I’m going to relax. You’ll be okay to keep an eye on them, won’t you?’ he asked, as though she had a choice.

Just as his eyes closed, a dirt bike appeared. Two dune buggies followed. Out at sea, a jet ski blasted into view.

‘Oh, for God’s sake!’

‘Never mind dear. Perhaps you can have fun with the kids instead.’

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.

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