She loved the outings with her
grandfather.
They cycled taking the roads
less travelled.
One day, they found a shortcut
to the woods.
An abandoned van made Grandpa
say- "So here you are!"
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They struggled to open the
jammed door.
"See the sticker here?" Grandpa asked showing her the dashboard.
"The Gods are still smiling the same way they were doing a decade ago when I had bought this van...
Your
grandma had put this sticker for my safety."
"Her prayers have
worked," she answered looking skywards.
"All of us are safe!"
100 words short story for Friday Fictioneers
How do you react when you find a lost/stolen product?
May there be no thieves. May all be well and all are safe.
I wasn't quite clear. Was the van stolen and have they just recovered it?
ReplyDeleteYes, the van was stolen & they have just recovered it :)
DeleteInteresting tale.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it :)
DeleteWhat a lovely tale of finding an old friend. I love it.
ReplyDeleteFinding old friends- here, the van- is always an emotional experience.
DeleteThanks you :)
It seems she led them there. Delightful, Anita.
ReplyDeleteHere's mine!
We never know which roads will lead us where - depends on what we choose.
DeleteThanks a lot!
Sweet ending.
ReplyDeleteNice story. But a little bit confusing.
ReplyDeleteI'll try to express better the next time.
DeleteMore about this story-
The van was stolen years ago.
Grandpa & Grand-daughter while cycling & exploring another place, discovered it abandoned near the woods.
The van brought old memories.
The sticker of the Gods was still intact. It showed that the van really belonged to Grandpa.
I like the way you use the cycling expeditions as a lead-in to the discovery of the van. It's a well paced story.
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteGlad you liked it.
Cycling expeditions are fun, and even more when we find such treasures!
We humans do get attached to our stuff. The old man is reunited with an old flame - his van. ��
ReplyDeleteVery true.
DeleteWe humans are attached. We feel bad when things are stolen.
But, experience joys when reunited! :)
What an experience for them to find the old van. Too bad Grandma isn't around to see it any longer. Lovely story.
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteLike finding an old friend.
Shalom,
Rochelle
What a surprise to find an old friend like that. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThat's the way my husband felt about an old white van he bought. He loved that vehicle so much! It was a beast to drive, for me, but he would never have parted with it if it hadn't literally fallen apart!
ReplyDeleteInteresting tale. Either he hid in there or someone else had hid it there - I wasn't sure - but either way, a sweet tale!
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