"Marry me, fly free," she said with a devilish grin;
opened the door, pushed him out,
waved to him in the wind.
The
parachute worked.
(He was
glad he'd remembered it this time.)
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trifecta writing challenge: 33 words about a leap
We've all had bad flights, but your take on the prompt adds a spectacular dimension to the term. But wait...I recall you said that you prefer stories about real life. So were the authorities called in? Did they get married?
ReplyDeleteYou know what I'd love? I would LOVE to get married in midair. To recite vows in a giant skydive circle. (I just now decided this thanks to your piece. My husband may abdicate in favor of another candidate...)
ReplyDeleteInteresting
ReplyDeleteI like the not so literal implications. I think the pictures take away from this aspect a little bit - nice one
ReplyDeleteClever and evil. Both at the same time. Thank goodness he remembered his protection!
ReplyDeleteFly free can mean so many things. Takes courage or witless stupidity. All in your perspective and your equipment, ie parachute.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up with Trifecta this weekend. I agree that the strength of the story is that it can be interpreted in several different ways. No matter how you slice it, a parachute is not a bad idea. Hope to see you back soon.
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