It’s time for Friday Fictioneers again, hosted by the stupendous Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. This time we’re using a wonderful prompt photo by Roger Bulltot.
“HA! I told you this wasn’t the way out!” Cheryl crowed, twerking enthusiastically in a well-rehearsed if seldom used victory dance.
Steve rolled his eyes, studying the map.
“YeeHaw!!” Slapping her ass and shuffling like she was riding a horse. “Gawd, it’s great to be right once in a while!”
He traced the map with his right index finger, muttering about medieval architecture.
Cheryl was now trotting in circles chanting ‘LOOOOSER’.
Steve went closer to the wall and pulled a vine aside. “Hey! Here it is!”
Cheryl stopped to stare, wilted in disappointment and let her head fall back. “Fuuuuuuck!”
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Cheryl crowed…an allusion to Cheryl Crow? She was disappointed because Steve found the way out?
She thought that she was finally right about something only to find out she wasn’t right and that sucks. Trust me on that. Not being right very often truly sucks. My husband is right all the damned time too, and I have an elaborate celebration dance when I catch him being WRONG.
You give me too much credit with Cheryl Crow. I realized it was there but it was purely accidental. :o)
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Ha, she spoke too soon. Best not to be a bad winner as well as a bad loser. Nice one.
I think she’s probably already perfected losing. Which is probably why she celebrates winning so extravagantly. Unfortunately, this time she was a little too quick to celebrate. :o) Thanks for stopping by Iain.
Fantastic – you had me jiggling in my seat!
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Thank you, Keith. I have to admit that I have, on rare occasions, celebrated a WIN like this.
Cheryl crowed… I got that too even though you say it was accidental. Anyway, good story. 🙂
Thanks Caerlynn. :o) I appreciate you stopping by.
I’m pretty sure I know Cheryl. Too bad Steve burst her bubble. Maybe she can be right at least one more time in this century. 🙂 A fun read.
Thanks Russell. I hope she gets another Win too. :o)
You wrote this so well I can totally see Cheryl’s shenanigans… bummer her bliss was short-lived… I so know the feeling too! (Mind you, I was often the right one… 😉 )
I love James’ Cheryl Crow allusion, too! (Don’t you wish you had done that on purpose? 😛 )
Yes, I wish I were that talented but alas, it was purely accidental. I just couldn’t find any other word that described Cheryl’s excitement quite so well.
And I know that feeling, too. The Viking laughed and said this sounded so familiar.
This is hilarious! I could totally visualize it. 🙂
When you finally get a Win you celebrate it with abandon. At least that’s my philosophy. Thanks for stopping by Sarah. :o)
Ha.. the truth is always there behind the vine… I guess there are cases where you cannot win.
Cheryl agrees with you completely, especially when it comes to Perfect Steve. She hates always being wrong. :o)
A magical moment – you made me laugh – lovely
Thanks Mike. My job here is done. :o)
You had me laughing as usual. My husband is rarely right (ha!), but I sure hate it when he is! He never lets me forget it.
It totally sucks to be the one that’s wrong all the time! When The Viking is wrong I make a big note on the calendar and do the happy dance. Not long ago, a couple of weeks, I was right TWO TIMES IN ONE DAY!! It was wonderful! I’ll remember that day for the rest of my life. Thanks for stopping by Amie. :o)
Hahahaha. A Very ,very fun read , Mrs. C.
Sad that Cheryl was disappointed , but I am pretty sure , she will make a strong comeback , soon.?
May this wish be granted.
Thanks, Moon. I hope she bounces back quickly, too. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
Nice take on the picture.
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Hahaha! This was fun to read. “in a well-rehearsed if seldom used victory dance. ” Loved this phrase. So funny!
Thanks FP. It was a lot of fun to write. Thanks for stopping by. :o)
Aw. Cheryl’s day will come but sadly today is not that day 🙂
No, it isn’t. But when it truly comes she will be prepared. :o) Thanks for stopping by.
I know the feeling! 😀
Me too! :o) Thanks for stopping by Dahlia.
cheryl should be happy she married mr. right. 🙂
STEVE should be happy he married MRS. Right and stop being so damned superior all the time. Would it kill him to be wrong ONCE in a while?
Dear Mrs. C.
Cheryl’s a rather sore loser. LOL. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
That made me laugh while I pictured her victory dance. Great description but poor Cheryl.
I know! That dance deserves so many more opportunities if only Steve wouldn’t be so…..so…..right all the time. :o) Thanks for stopping by.