Sue’s Photo Prompt
Still waters run deep. Or do they ?
He never answered her question. “What are you thinking ?”
Sarah tried. She had been looking lovingly into his eyes for a long time.
He gazed back. Tom was the strong, silent type. Just what she needed.
But she wanted to dig deeper.
He talked about his day, about work, about sporting events, about projects he was going to take on when he had the time.
Family issues, finances, current events, politics, etc. etc. etc.
Still. What was he thinking ?
It took a while, but she found out. It was a bit of a disappointment.
Nothing. There was nothing else in there.
Mostly, Tom was thinking about how to answer the question without losing her interest.
And also, how long he had to stay at this restaurant table before checking his e mail.
It didn’t work out for Sarah and Tom.
Sometimes, still waters run shallow.
vanbytheriver 
Tom is not as engaging as she would like . I enjoyed how you interpreted the photo.
Still Water(s)…it’s where my head went right away, Jacqueline. 💖
You good in writing stories that connect with one.
I try. Thanks so much, J. 💕
My pleasure 🙂
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I loved this character sketch from Van By the River.
You always hope there’s more going on behind the surface but sometimes what you see is what you get xx Rowena
Sad, but true, Ro.
And you said it in 7 words … “what you see is what you get .”
Thanks so much for the reblog. ☺
Sometimes, it is exactly that. =:-O
It seems so, Julie. I remember my dating days…ancient history. ☺
I loved the twist on the old saying, Van, Great story and take on the prompt 🙂
Thanks, Judy. It’s the first thought that popped in. ☺
I really liked this Van, you are a great writer! xx
A sweet compliment. Thanks, Lynn. 💕
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Hmm…. that sounds too familiar!
Doesn’t it though ? 💕
Totally drawn from life, Van! 💖
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Nice take on the prompt, Van. My husband swears up and down that he’s not thinking anything. Ha ha. I wonder what that feels like.
I wonder that one too, Diana. Not so sure I want to find out. ☺
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Van, this is good writing. While reading this I kind of knew things were going south for Sarah and Tom. Your ending was perfect. (smiling) I’ll never think of that saying the same ever again! Have a memorable Memorial Day Weekend. 💛 Elizabeth
Thanks, Elizabeth. I remember a comedian from years ago who made this part of his act. His point…stop asking us…there’s nothing going on in there. ☺ Enjoy your weekend. 💕
So true on so many occasions. My mind is always on, can’t fathom a blank brain.
Have an awesome day.
I want to try something exciting! Write a profile of my followers. Most feel good, participate and chances are people see they follow the same people.
I have several TED Talks, post trashing TSA and Lyme report. I’m tired of Lyme and readers are probably reading about.
I always appreciate your honest feedback. My health has taken a dip, now my heart wants in on the the action. The heart is so self absorbed.
I also like getting a group of folks to find Wednesday Funny Videos.
Any of them sound good.
🙂
M
I like your idea of the Wednesday Funnies, M. We all need some laughs. 💕
Ha ha, good ending.
Thanks, Erika. ☺
Shallow and not even tempting. Good piece 🙂
Thanks, Jane, for the visit and comment. I’m really enjoying Sue’s photo prompts. ☺
Me too 🙂 It’s hard to do better than a good image for inspiration.
This is a great interpretation of Sue’s photo. A very different perspective and nicely executed… 🙂
Thanks so much, Maniparna. For some reason…that different (sometimes skewed) perspective seems to be in my comfort zone. ☺
Nice job, Van. I’m anticipating the follow up..:)
Thanks, George. ☺
I loved the twist at the end. Great take on the prompt.
I think I had the ending as soon as I saw the photo, Michelle. Thanks.
Hmmmm, lot there.
If we’re lucky, DK. 💕
Thought i’d pop in from Jacquie’s party to say hello to a familiar face 🙂 I like your story. It’s always interesting to read different people’s interpretation of the same prompt !
Hi Raili, thanks for the morning visit. I’m trying to party at J’s before the heat melts my brain later today. Nice to “see” you. 💕
You too 🙂 I’m sitting here in my winter dressing gown with freezing hands, almost ready for bed !
Love this, Van! Hope to see more flash fiction from you! I think you can write just about anything! Your story is very relatable, unfortunately… I just love how you used the prompt.
Hope you have a nice holiday weekend! xoxo
I really like flash fiction, sorry I don’t participate more often. Maybe it’s my short attention span, but I love messages in fewer words. Thanks for the compliment. And enjoy your weekend as well…we’re hot over here !!! I’m living in the A/C. 💕
I think messages in fewer words are here to stay – due to many short attention spans!
Turned on my AC last night – 88 degrees! Might be dodging showers here and there, but yes, the heat of summer is with us for the weekend! 🙂
🌞 🌞 Please don’t tell anyone, but I liked the cool, rainy Spring. Not ready for summer sweats. 🌞 🌞 ugh.
Yeah, if it stays like this, it’s going to be a long, hot summer! Stay cool, Van! xo
Hi i popped from Jacqueline’s blog party and read this snatch of a story. I remember the days when trying to connect with ‘the one’. J ust when you think you have found ‘him, you realise there is little or no substance beneath the ripples on show. Good story 😇 nice to meet you.
Thanks so much for the visit and follow, Ellen.☺ We’ve all had those “less than substantial” relationships. Glad you understand. 💘
To bring some humor to this unfortunate reality you write about, I once heard Jeff Foxworthy say, “You women always want to know what we men are thinking. It’s not that complicated. We want to know what every woman looks like naked and who is closest to the fridge to get us a beer!” 😀
Perfect. ☺☺There was another comedian that said something similar in his act years ago. I like Foxworthy’s take on it. Thanks for sharing. 💘
Very well done with the words and the image. Still waters bore me, too. Poor Sarah.
Yep..Boredom can be a relationship killer. (So can the opposite. ☺) Somewhere in there lies a happy balance. 💖
Wow. So awesomely done. You have captured the essence of most relationships perfectly in a photo challenge. Unfortunately this is a true story for many couples but if we realise it at the right time and are willing to admit it, things could change. Brilliant work again 🙂
Thanks so much, Minaxi, for the comment and compliment. I’m flattered.💘
You are a pro at this 🙂 I can see that the compliments are raining on you ❤
My best stuff is never planned. Just sort of evolves on its own with a good suggestion/photo. I like it that way. ☺
Spontaneity is the best way to pen down your feelings and for a talented person like you it should come very naturally I suppose 🙂
Wow. Thanks again. ❤️
Love the last line.
It fits quite often. 💜
Thanks for posting. I enjoy reading your blog and I am looking forward to continued reading.
Thanks for visiting. See you soon. ☺
Yep. Fits our conversations. “What did you learn about so and so you had lunch with today?”
“What do you mean? We ate lunch.”
Ha ha… I get it. ☺
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Haha! Great story – loved the twist. All too familiar – lol. KL ❤
Thanks, KL. It’s all behind me now…way behind. ☺