April 11, 2011

So You Bloody Said

What was the point? Going over old rope, over the same critique's from him and expectations from her? Over a nice bottle of red, he said. When they both knew they were done.

She never liked red, anyhow.  Gave her heartburn and not the crisp, flutter of intoxicating white. Her likeable friend who got her giddy without side effects. Thank goodness she had a friend waiting for her with it's chilled coat on. So there they sat across the table - white versus red. His next move now scuppered. 

A nippy little line cracked the edge of her glass, making her lip bleed. A droplet of blood tainted the white and with narrowed eyes he smirked at her.  Perhaps she'd not made herself clear. His glass of red went over him, in a beauty of a splat as well, and the white followed seconds after. Well, they do say that white wine helps to rid a red wine stain, don't they...?  It did the trick. Nicely. And the troublesome blot cleared off his Mercedes Benz.

Next day,  she ordered a whole rack of the white, amiable stuff and sipped a glass as she surfed.  Dating agencies were so vast these days. But she was picky. Profile's had to meet her distinct approval.  She stopped on Doug. Seemed a nice fellow and he had the perfect likings. A red wine lover most of all. Click!

17 comments:

anthonynorth said...

Well, it all turned out right, then. Enjoyed that.

Jinksy said...

Did she want a repeat performance then? Or don't any blokes go for white? LOL

Helena said...

I'm sure they're plenty blokes who go for white, Jinksy, but SHE doesn't want one.

Anonymous said...

When I read this I originally thought: Optimism over experience? But seeing your comment, I went back and re-read...and thought myself a dunce for missing the point. well done. vb

Isabel Doyle said...

the Sisyphus of the dating game?

Helen said...

Oh, I got your point ~ perfectly done! I'm a white gal too. The crisper the better!

Maggie said...

Hee-hee. A very enjoyable read.

Reflections said...

Beautifully shared... love the dry humor in this one.

Tumblewords: said...

There's always another one! Good piece!

Friko said...

Dating agency? Am I missing something?

Olivia said...

Click indeed!!
very clever take on the prompt!!

I am grinning reading your work- well done.. :)
Hugs x

Dave King said...

That's brilliant. Well done, you!

Trellissimo said...

I'm in awe of anybody who orders wind by the rack! LOL

Vinay Leo R. said...

an encore performance on the cards? :D enjoyed the read!

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Lyn said...

Feels like her friend, the white, will always come to the rescue..Her little game, I guess..Very well written!

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honest, fun, and insightful words.
stunning magpie.

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