Title: Red Light Rescue
Source: Flash Fiction Challenge
Prompt: Write a story that includes a sweet jam.
Word count: 99 words
I volunteered, although it was the last thing I wanted to do.
She waited outside her brownstone, with her carryon balanced atop her suitcase. I double-parked while the cabbie honked, cursing me, as he squeezed his way past.
“You’re late,” she said, and I stuffed the luggage in the trunk.
“You said six, it’s a quarter to.”
She ignored me and got in the car.
Rush hour in New York, made worse by some hidden force, gave me an opportunity. My one last chance.
The traffic jam was sweet, providing the salve we needed to mend our strained relationship.
_________________________________________
Keep on writing.
Jo Hawk The Writer
Brilliant!
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are too kind. ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
A pleasure 🙏
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow, a welcome traffic jam for a change. Great take Jo!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes I guess they come in handy once in a while. 👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m intrigued…💜
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you 💕❤💕
LikeLiked by 1 person
An inventive use of the prompt to create a reconciliation. Well done, Jo!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you, Charli. I am glad you liked it.
LikeLike
Pingback: A Sweet Jam « Carrot Ranch Literary Community