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Unreasonable Expectations

For Paul and John's 47-Words Short Story Unofficial Challenge

By Cristal S.Published about 7 hours ago 1 min read
Photo by Oliver Wagenblatt on Pexels

"Netflix and chill?"

"That's your plan for our first date?"

"What's wrong with it?"

"Everything."

"Don't be ungrateful."

"Let’s go get sushi."

"You think I'm made of money? I'll cook you Pot Noodles."

"The bar was literally on the ground, but I see you brought a shovel..."

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About the Creator

Cristal S.

I've noticed that when I follow the path I enjoy most, I often end up swimming upstream. So here I am, right in the middle of it – writing about it all and more. ♡

@cristals.word.drawer

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  • Lana V Lynxabout 5 hours ago

    hahaha, love the last line! In Russian, we say "I thought we've reached the bottom but then someone knocked from beneath."

  • Sara Wilsonabout 6 hours ago

    Oh ew. Sounds like a turd 🫠

  • Paul Stewartabout 6 hours ago

    Oh dear, lass! Please tell me this is not based on a true story! Great job with this and just having dialogue! Thank you for taking part in the challenge.

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