[Write the Story] A Difficult Decision
Prompt: A Difficult Decision
Words: Grand Canyon, skate, vacuum, waltz, grizzly, cling, brogue, agony, twinkling, observatory
Story
“Stop! Just…Stop!†I threw up my hands and shouted to be heard. “What is all the yelling about?†I should’ve known better than to ask for options or opinions for our vacation.
In a twinkling, every voice had a thought between the Grand Canyon and a observatory skate party. The arguments of the merits of a zero-g waltz over potential grizzly bear encounters sucked all the energy and air from the room as effectively as hard vacuum. I tried, valiantly tried, to cling to my patience and my sanity.
“But, MOM!†Yes, the people driving me to distraction were my own fault. They were my offspring.
“I said stop.†I let my full brogue out, which only happened when I was done. Yes, I asked. That was my mistake. But I totally did not expect this agony. Now, instead of a calm, rational discussion, I was screaming like a banshee. “Okay. Okay. Here’s what we’re going to do. We’re going to split up. It’s without someone dying. So here’s what we’re going to do.â€
I laid out my plans—splitting up the family. The offspring went one way. Parents another. There was wailing and gnashing of teeth, but it wasn’t mine.
Word Count: 201
Written: 4/23/2020