Usually, this post is on Tuesday but due to the My GRL relaunch, I decided to post it here. Keith Channing will explain in his words. “Using this photo (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; and either put it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithkreates@channing.fr before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here – pingbacks don’t often work.

Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries, with links to your own blog or web site, next Monday.

Here is the photo.

“Omar where are you? Omar answer me.”

“Here let me put you on speaker. I’m taking a selfie with this beautiful sports car. Go ahead.”

“For heaven’s sake where are you?”

“I’m at the mall.”

“What on Earth are you doing at the mall?”

“You said to go get some ice cream. You know this place has the best.”

“Omar. I thought you would just go to the little store on the corner.”

“No my love. You deserve the best. This ice cream shop has over forty flavors.”

“But I only like vanilla.”

“They have the best vanilla. It’s made with real vanilla beans.”

“I appreciate your wanting to get the best, but you are now an hour away Omar. I’m not sure I can wait until you get back. I think it is time.”

“Time? You mean—”

“Yes, Omar. I need to get started now.”

“But I’m an hour away. ”

“I know. That was your choice.”

“My darling I’m so sorry. I thought I was doing the right thing.”

“Obviously you made a mistake, Omar and I hope you won’t regret it.”

“Are you going to do it without me?”

“I have no choice now. it is almost too late.”

“Can I call someone to help?”

“This is something I wanted to do with you. Now I’m alone and will just have to carry on.”

“You are the bravest. Maybe later I can make it up to you.’

“Well, you are losing out on the experience so maybe there is where the justice lies”

“My heart aches.”

“I know Omar. Don’t forget you are a good man.”

“You sure you can’t put it off?”

“This is not something where I have the control, Omar. If I could I would.”

“Enjoy then. I know you like your pie at the perfect temperature. Go ahead. Eat without me.”

“I’ll save you a piece Omar.”