Alice & Vern
Alice and Vern. High school sweethearts, reunited in an assisted living cafeteria.
Former big city chef, microwaving her rice bag. Former hometown insurance salesman, stuffing cookies in his bathrobe. Burnt coffee wafting about, sounds of walkers on linoleum, and blinding fluorescents, setting the ambience for their first meet cute in over 60 years.
Laughter as if there is nothing to mend. As if he’s forgiven her for breaking his heart. Or not, he kisses her cheek, says good night.
Back in her room. A knock. He's standing naked in the hallway. “I don’t remember shit, I know I love you.”
NYC Midnight 100-Word Microfiction Challenge
I had 24 hours to write 100 words with the following prompts:
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Action: Microwaving
Word: mend
*This story was written March 22, 2025 and qualified for the 2nd Round.
