Jason spreads the quilt underneath the grapevines. It has grown since their wedding night seven years ago, stitched together with the flags of countries and cities they had visited each anniversary, starting with Seville, Spain on their honeymoon.
“Everyone goes to Paris,” he had whispered to her as he kissed the top of her hand. “Let’s take a boat ride along the Guadalquivir, watch the Torre del Oro reflect golden yellow on the river’s surface.”
This year, they decide on a domestic vacation, a picnic in the foothills of North Carolina.
Maya kneels on the Costa Rican flag, places the basket at the center of Japan. Jason pours the wine over Morocco while Maya spreads the toast, Swiss cheese, and jar of jelly across Canada, Chile, and Bermuda.
“Shouldn’t we have grapes too?” Maya asks.
“They’re right above you,” Jason says chuckling. “Pick the ripest muscadine you can find. We’ll bite into it together.”
word count: 154
—Nortina
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Love the working of the quilt in the story!
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I love the idea of a quilt of flags! Great story. 🙂
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Pick the ripest muscadine you can find. We’ll bite into it together.
This is the perfect ending. I liked reading your story 🙂
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Cleverly written Nortina, enjoyed this take as I do with everything you write…
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Thank you! 🙂
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What an utterly charming story. Your idea of the flag blanket is so unique and delightful. I haven’t read anything I have enjoyed so much in a long time. So few words with such great success. Thanks for the lovely start to my day! 🙂
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Aww, thank you! I’m glad I could kick off your day with a smile. 🙂
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Loved how they ate over the different countries. Loved the story! Awesome Nortina!
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Thanks!
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