The Table Awaits
Everything was perfect.
Each table was pristine, both silverware and glassware sparkling. Their best wines had been prepped. And the food! They’d spent hour’s preparing the food.
They’d been ready. Waiting.
Then the snow had started to fall.
“Why today? Of all days? Couldn’t it have held off until tomorrow?” Gilbert gazed dolefully out. “Bloody snow.”
“There’ll be other-”
“No. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Belinda’s a top food critic – getting her to visit at all was a stroke of luck. Rescheduling will need a miracle.”
Slowly approaching headlights lit the room.
Gilbert gaped. “Or maybe not.”
Word Count – 100
This post is for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields’ Friday Fictioneers challenge. Click on the frog to read the other entries.
Belinda’s a professional and wont let a little snow stop her. Hope the review is good!
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She’ll definitely be receiving stellar service. Thanks for reading.😊
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Dear Louise,
Now that’s a dedicated food critic. Let’s hope the food is perfect and the review is stellar. Deliciously served story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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She might end up having to spend far longer at their restaurant than she planned, as the snow isn’t likely to stop anytime soon. Hopefully her review will be a true reflection of their place and the efforts they go to. Thanks for reading, Rochelle.😊
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Gilbert is one of life’s optimists. The headlights might just be a passing car. Or Uncle Fred
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It’ll be Uncle Fred – he’s just making sure they have everything they need before they get snowed in. Gilbert will be very disappointed. 😂
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Let’s hope that is the food critic arriving! Some people don’t let a little snow stop them! 🙂
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Gilbert’s disappointment will be even greater if it’s not her! Thanks for reading.😁
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No kidding!
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I really hope the meal goes well now that’s she’s here!
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Indeed! After driving out in the snow she’ll probably be needing something extra tasty to make it worth her while. 😁
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Good food trumps snow!
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Let’s hope so! Thanks for reading, Joseph. 😊
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🙂
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