Photo © Björn Rudberg
The morning after, Sharla cracked open her bloodshot eyes. Crusty drool. Polluted breath. Throbbing head. Telltale signs of certain impropriety. Peeking over her shoulder, she cringed at the mystery mass burrowed under the sheets.
She remembered last night’s music and dancing, a celebration of her sister’s marriage. The fifth tequila shot erased the lines of decorum.
Braced for the shock, Sharla yanked back the sheet and groaned at the innocent pile of pillows. She giggled in relief. Awkward moment avoided.
The toilet flushed and, wearing only a smile, the groom’s father emerged.
“I better go. My wife will be wondering.”
This was written for Friday Fictioneers photo prompt. I missed last week as I couldn’t conjure up any motivation. I seem to be in a writing slump. My story ideas have taken a leave of absence. To be honest, I’m not happy with this week’s story, but I had to try to jump-start my creativity. Maybe this will fix me. Now that I’ve whined a little, the good news is I clocked in at exactly 100 words.
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The piece was well-written and is a great ‘scene.’ I thought you did fine there.
Thank you.
I’ve noticed that about the fifth tequila shot too. 🙂 Nice twist that made me grin.
I’ve noticed it about the second or third. I’m a lightweight. Thanks, Sandra! 🙂
Oh, the things tequila will make one do! 🙂 Well done.
Thanks, Caerlynn! 🙂
“Sharla cracked opened…” should be “open”? thanks for a good laugh today.
I changed the first line several times and must have left “opened” from the previous line. Thanks for noticing. I changed it. I’m glad I gave you a laugh.
OMG! What a naughty girl;)
Yes, she is. 😉
Love how we were double bluffed, as was she.
Thanks, Claire! 🙂
I actually spluttered out my coffee at that reveal, lol. Fab 😉
LOL! 😀 Thanks so much, Helen!
Oh, the dreadful morning after…Good story, made me laugh.
Thanks so much!
Almost a clean getaway. Loved the twist at the end.
Thanks, Dana!
That’s a good one, Lisa.
Thanks, Candy! 🙂
YUCK! Well done, thanks for a good story.
You’re welcome and thanks to you, Alicia!
One tequila two tequila three tequila floor. And now we know about five tequila 🙂
Funny twist in the end.
Thanks so much! I arbitrarily picked five shots, but I have no idea how many it would take to reach the point of no return. I imagine five shots would put me on the floor, in the bathroom. 😉
I’m butting in Subroto, but I love one tequila, two tequila, three tequila floor – priceless! That’s why I can’t drink the stuff! Sorry to invade! Nan 🙂
I’ve met the floor before, but not from drinking tequila. 😉
“Awkward” doesn’t being to cover it. So glad I don’t do shots. 🙂
janet
Doesn’t begin…flying fingers and posting too quickly. Enjoyable story, at least for the readers.
At the least, he could’ve put some pants on before leaving the bathroom. I don’t do shots either. One glass of wine makes me tipsy. I’m certain I would never end up in that situation. Thanks for reading, Janet! 🙂
The double twist was ingenious! But, oh, will she be regretting this for a loooong time!
Thanks, Jan!
Oh dear. Talk about awkward!
Awkward, indeed!
eww and LOL haha 🙂 this is like a scene from a movie! very enjoyable (though not for Sharla) 🙂
Thanks, K.Z.! 🙂
Dear Lisa,
How do you say, “Awkward?” I have to giggle.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Tequila + 5 + naked in-law = Awkward
Very funny – love it 😀
Thanks so much! 🙂
Ouch… the double twist was enchanting… I guess the grome’s father have even more reasons to keep it under cover (!) though.
Yes, the groom’s father might have more to lose. Thanks, Björn! And thanks for the inspirational photo.
Uh oh! Tequila will put you in awkward positions. What a way to begin family relations. Funny one, Lisa. Nicely written!
Thanks so much, Amy!
Hi Lisa, good story and I thought she was in bed with someone, until the unveiling of the pillows, then out of nowhere comes the groom’s father! How funny and this just hit me as a modern wedding that took place. Why miss all the fun? That’s what some of the younger set say all the time. Good story and uplifting if not embarrassing! Also, Subruto left you a funny above and I couldn’t help but mention how much I liked it. FUNNY! Thanks Lisa! Nan 🙂
Thanks so much, Nan! I couldn’t do the obvious and have her discover someone in her bed. The double twist made it all the more shocking. Thanks for visiting!
Beautiful descriptions – the mystery mass and tequila erasing the lines of decorum. I can only imagine her cringing and curling up as her lover emerged from the bathroom.
Thanks, Sarah Ann! I would want to crawl under the covers and never come out.
Great use of 100 words!
Thanks, Dawn! 🙂
I like the double twist. I also liked the morning-after distribution. Good job.
Phyllis
Tequila and a family wedding, not a good combination! Great ending – I felt her relief followed by her absolute horror