It’s Friday Fictioneers time! The challenge is to write a 100-word story in response to a weekly photo prompt chosen by our host Rochelle Wisoff-Fields. Follow the link to her blog for more information. Thank you to all who take the time to read, like, or comment.

PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook

The Pattern

“I still can’t believe we’re here,” she said. “This is the most romantic thing anybody has ever done for me.”

She kissed me, then looked around again in amazement.

“Aren’t the buildings beautiful? Look at the roof tiles on that one! Such a pretty pattern!”

My heart stopped suddenly, then raced to catch up with itself.

“Baby?”

“I’m fine,” I said. “Let’s find somewhere to eat.”

I glanced back as we left. The pattern was just like carpet in the old lady’s house. I tried not to think of her damp eyes; her pleading voice. This vacation hadn’t come cheap.