She overheard the couple whispering in the adjoining room and realized they had unexpected guests. Tilted precariously she peered into the formal dining room, as the others jossled with alarm.
“Janette, what is it?” Freddie’s urgent whisper wasn’t unanticipated, he’d be the first to go for sure, “Tell me, no children, please no children.”
The high-pitched giggle was his answer and he groaned, but as footsteps approached Janette could only freeze.
When they returned to awareness, Freddie was gone.
“They always take the fairy bread first.” Fred muttered morosely, his icing glistening.
Then the tea, Janette added with a shiver.
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Fun. Love your style with these. 👏
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Thanks Selma
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I can just hear Freddie lol. Btw I enjoyed the last installment of “Beneath the Surface,” not sure if you saw my comment 🙂
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I’m just trawling through all my comments now Hetty, but I’m really glad you enjoyed the tale. I real means a lot to me that you read each instalment and gave feedback. Like most writers I appreciate knowing my work has been read. 😁
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Yes it means a lot when people take the time.
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🙂
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Aww, it’s fun for humans but tragic for the food items. 😛
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Sure is 😁
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😋
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Janette and Freddie😜love you Deb😘Do you like these names? I love them because they are a part of my life.🤩 nice fun story 👍🏻
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That’s wonderful Jane, I love them, they sounded just like the characters I was creating
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I never described any character but I tried to describe. It happened just because of you.Thank you 💖
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🙂
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