Holly sighed, dropping her sweaty forehead into her palm. It was the same words, the same argument that wasn’t an argument. She tugged her bangs and tried one more time.
“You can’t keep doing this.”
“Why’s it such a big deal to you?” Rita crossed her arms over her chest, and leaned back.
“I see the future,” Holly whispered. “It’s not sustainable the way things are.”
“Beggars can’t be choosers, Dear,” Rita hissed.
“I’m not begging,” Holly picked up her baby. “We’re leaving.”
“I’m calling Toby!”
Toby was the Ex-boyfriend, not the father.
So Rita wasn’t Gramma.
Problem solved.
© Liz Husebye Hartmann (2019)
Carrot Ranch Prompt (04/11/2019): In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story using the phrase “beggars can’t be choosers.” You can play with the words, alter them or interpret them without using the phrase. Give it any slant you want — show what it means or add to its meaning. Go where the prompt leads!
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This entire post absolutely ROCKS! Thank you for all the hard work you put into it.
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Wowza…thaks!
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Good to see a decisive female character.
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That problem is solved! Wondering, though, does Rita know? But good boundaries are the way to getting to a better environment.
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If toby is not the father and rita is not the gramma who the heck is holly? And what will become of her baby? tune in next week for….hehehehe
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Glad you took this in the fun direction, Violet!
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