Pradeep stood awestruck gaping at the multi-storey. While growing up in a small village he never imagined that one day he would reach Chicago, America, the land of dreams.
When he got the scholarship he couldn’t believe his luck and now standing here he wanted to pinch himself. He had taken a spoken English class in his village before coming.
He was confused with the traffic signals and nervously waiting to cross the road. A blonde came and said ‘Namastey, May I help you?’
She understood Hindi. She held his hands. They crossed the road and twenty five years, holding hands.
Word Count: 100
Prompt Image Courtesy: Marie Gail Stratford
This post is written for Friday Fictioneers hosted by the adorable Rochelle Wisoff Fields. To read more stories on this prompt click here.
Trina Looks Back 
American cities can certainly have this affect – New York had it on me when I first visited.
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Ya, they do affect you. Thanks for reading lain
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Such a heartwarming tale, Balaka.
Very nicely done.
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Thank you Moon
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Such a heartwarming tale it was. Beautiful story.
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Thank you Reema
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Oh, that was such a lovely, sweet story!
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Thanks a lot
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I love this. Sweet story.
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Thank you so much.
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Dear Balaka
Such a sweet, uplifting story. I liked the way they crossed the street together for twenty-five years.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you Rochelle
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I love your story Balaka! It is so poignant and romantic! Great story!
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Thank you so much
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Great love story. It makes you feel good. And I love “Feel Good” stories. Nicely written.
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Thank you Mike
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Cute story
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Thanks Lata
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Absolutely delightful Balaka.
Click to read my FriFic!
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Thank you Keith.
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Dear Balaka
You’ve written a lovely story. A stranger being kind, then turning into the partner for life…that’s an encouraging and heart-warming thought.
Thank you!
Best wishes
Penny
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Thank you so much Penny. Am glad you liked it.
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Sweet, Balaka. One never knows when the love-bug will hit.
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