Redemption

in #fiftywords6 years ago

“Is this enough?” Sweets spilled from Ralph’s arms.

Leona paced the shop. “I think so, Daddy. Maybe one more...”

A bottle of whiskey caught Ralph’s attention. Four months clean. He licked his lips.

“Daddy? We’re done!”

He looked at the sweets. It was too much to throw away.

“Coming, pumpkin.”

This is my entry to the 50 Word Challenge, hosted by @jayna. This week's prompt was Pumpkin.

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I like your selected usage of pumpkin here. :-) Nice little story.

Thank you!

yes, like bex. I love how you incorporated the prompt, very cute :3

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Oops, I'm sorry @alheath, I just about missed this one! Be sure to add your link to the prompt post.

Wow, that's a lot of sweets. I'm dying to know -- does he go for the bottle or does he manage to maintain his will power?

My bad, I'll be sure to link my next one in the prompt post. And he stays strong for his little girl. She's worth it.