
Christmas Carol: #FridayFictioneers
“I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas,” Vivian hummed, as the barren tree outside the living room window stared back at her.
The icicles lent it a certain character, though.
Adriana, her sister was busy decorating the Christmas tree. Vivian’s twins were excitedly pitching in.
“Mommy, you got to see these new decorations, we bought this morning. They are stunning.”
Vivian, couldn’t care less. She continued to hum and capture the tree on camera.
She sent the picture to Aman who was currently sunning himself in Goa.
“That’s how I feel without you – barren, incomplete and frozen in time,” she texted.
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Writing for our lovely host, Rochelle Wisoff-Field’s Friday Fictioneers. Gorgeous Photo prompt: Dale Rogerson. Read some fantastic entries to this week’s Friday Fictioneers here.
29 thoughts on “Christmas Carol: #FridayFictioneers”
You’ve made Vivian cold towards her children – ‘couldn’t care less’ is very dismissive. I hope that Aman is her husband and not just a lover.
Come on, Vivian! Join in and enjoy Christmas with the kids!
Penny I think you are the only one who interpreted the story in one of the ways I was trying to write it as, but yes I kept it tad dubious. Aman could actually be a lover.
Vivian is tad cold yes. Though she tries to soak in the spirit with her song. Guess she is selfish to her needs at the moment and the twins could do with some attention from her.
Thank you for reading.
Well done. I don’t like her at all…
Scott
Mine: https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/2017/12/11/fall-of-our-discontent/
Ha!Ha! Scott. Guess she is self centred. Thank you for reading and commenting.
I’ve always liked seeing icicles. Now I’ll think of them in another way.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Hey Arlee, Hellos!
Long time no see. Absolutely wonderful to have you stop by.
:-))
Icicles are quite unique and beautiful in their own way. I guess Vivian had her own interpretation, stemming from her loneliness.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting.
Wishing you loads of festive cheer.
To be apart at Christmas… I hope he comes rushing back.
Beautifully done. We could so feel her longing.
So much longing in this beautiful story, Natasha. I felt it all.
Gee! I’m so glad. Thank you Jan.
Aah, the view inspired you to write about a woman who is inspired by the view to write 🙂 Quite Inception-ish I must say 🙂
Thank you Anurag. I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you for swinging by.
Unique use of the prompt 🙂
Thank you dear Linda
Beautiful! Lovely take on the prompt!
Thank you so much Aditi.
I hope he sent an encouraging, loving text back!
Susan A Eames at
Travel, Fiction and Photos
This is beautiful Natasha! Great take in the prompt 🙂
Holidays always mak e us miss our loved ones. I loved the metaphor you used. Those icicles really bring home the loneliness without a loved one.
Dear Natasha,
The holidays are tough without the one you love. You captured her loneliness in the midst of celebration well.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Loved your take on this prompt, Natasha!
Aha! Someone is in love!!
What a fab take on the prompt, Natasha!! 🙂
I’m glad you liked it Shilpa
Better they get the sunny surprise from Goa to perk up the festive mood.
A good topical take Natasha!
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Thank you dear Anagha
I hope she captures the Christmas spirit soon, perhaps he could make a surprise visit from Goa 🙂
Perhaps yes…
That is romantic…
Thank you Tina