This month, the prompts are being provided by Hilary Melton-Butcher and are being posted by Elephant's Child.
Chrome Yellow, Shell, Experience, Art, Toxic,Coincidence
and/or
Frost, Turnip, Bevy, Jaunt, Map, Daffodil
LOVED THE RAKE by Granny Annie
Define someone who is a “Rake”
A rake is a lovable scoundrel. There's a wide spectrum of rakes. Usually, a rake is someone who has lots of experience with women and finds a number of relationships an art.
How was I to know this handsome fellow was first attracted to my shiny, chrome yellow '56 Studebaker? To me it was just a shell to get around in. I never dreamed my car's appeal would turn into a toxic coincidence. He did not own a car so I was his transportation, plus I loaned him my Studebaker often, never dreaming who he was visiting.
I named my car Daffodil and Rake and I had many a bevy of fun times during every jaunt. This car did not have a radio so Rake would charm me with his beautiful singing voice. Without GPS in those days, we had to rely on a map to take us new places. Yes once we even ended up stuck in a turnip patch. It was all good until one of his many girlfriends came knocking on Daffodil's windows that were covered with frost demanding to know who I was.
THE END?
Nope, I believed every explanation and married Rake. Though he was a scoundrel, he gave me two wonderful children and no regrets.
A lovely take on Hilary's challenging words. I suspect I would not forgive so easily though...
ReplyDeleteWhat a rascal but he certainly was entertaining and throwing in the children and no regrets, he was a keeper.
ReplyDeleteExcellent use of the words and now I want a yellow studebaker!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like he was a wonderful rascal, i'm glad it turned out that way.
ReplyDeleteRepeating myself: Another good one, Annie. ;-)
ReplyDeleteGood story, I am glad the marriage turned out well in spite of the bevy of girls on the side, hopefully they were gone after the wedding?
ReplyDeleteWow that was terrific!! You were able to incorporate every word without a hiccup.
ReplyDeleteYou are just amazing at this. I hope you are putting all of your stories in a book.
ReplyDeleteHi Annie - love the take ... and I'm glad it ended 'happily ever after' ... fun - thank you - Hilary
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