Wedding decorations – short contest story
“Jack, please hurry up with those lavenders. The wedding is at noon.” I said as I reached for the bouquets of white roses for the bridesmaids. Being in a hurry, I accidently knocked into someone and fell with the roses scattered around the florist’s shop. “Ouch! Not the roses!” I said out loud as I straightened up. I asked Jack to get me the replacements as I paid for the damage done. I heard an apology but I waved it off. The workers carried all the flowers to my car and before I knew it I was driving off to the Holliston Hall, where my client’s wedding was being held. On my arrival, my team started work on the decorations immediately.
“Another perfect wedding.” I thought to myself as the bride waved goodbye. I realized moments before the wedding that I had lost my birthday bracelet, a gift from my mother. It was the only memory I had of her left. I had searched for it in the hall but to no avail. “I’m sorry mum.”I thought to myself and drove home.
A few days later, I was back at the florist’s with a huge order for lilies when Jack told me that the man that I had bumped into returned yesterday looking for me. “He was very upset because he had caused you so much. He paid for the flowers you had to replace. I refused at first but he insisted.” Jack explained. “Do you have his number? I feel so sorry for him. You know my work. Sometimes, I feel that I don’t even have time to stop and listen to anyone.” I felt terrible for causing a stranger such trouble. But, Jack had no idea who he was.
A day came when I was the busiest of all days-my sister’s wedding day. She had announced a wedding quite abruptly and immediately gave the duty to plan her wedding to me. Being the bridesmaid and keeping up with the events scheduled, I finally managed to take a break. A drink in my hand, I was surprised to see coal black eyes staring at me. The owner of those eyes was a tall, well-built and handsome man. He approached me and asked, “Maybe you don’t remember me. We bumped into each other once. I think this is yours.” He reached to his pocket and handed me something very familiar-my bracelet. I smiled and by the end of the day, we were friends.
Two years later, I received a bouquet of beautiful red roses with a card that read, “I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” Someone knocked my door. It was David. “I love the flowers. Thank you.” I smiled and gave him a hug. “I know your favourites are lilies. But, I wanted you to have the red roses because…” and he got down on one knee and continued, “Will you marry me, Rachael.” “You don’t have to promise me the moon or stars. Just promise me that you will stand under them with me. And, yes I will marry you.” I replied. David took me in his arms and kissed me soundly. “So, who’s going to plan our wedding?” Now, that was something to think about.
Harmeet Kaur Dhillon : Writing has always been my hobby and I write whenever I get a hold on a thought that gives me inspiration. So, I hope you like the story. Feel free to comment and hope all of you help me win this contest. Regards, Harmeet.
This – Stranger by the sea – A short contest story of undying love.
AWESOME WORK HERE! I COULDNT STOP GRINNING WHEN I READ THIS. TOTALLY CAUGHT MY ATTENTION.
Great! love it! you should write more!
Ohh you’re such a romantic I never would have guessed! A surprisingly refreshing excerpt of a story, are you writing more?
Can’t wait, o warden!
This is such a cute story. I’m afraid these occassions hardly happen in real life. Maybe i’m being too much of a sceptic, but it is nice to be reminded of beautiful moments through stories. much love cuz xx
fantastic story…really loved it…good job harmeet..:)
Strangers and their powers. Lovely story
That few words encapulated love pretty much perfectly. Unpredictable and always and places you least expect. Well done.
i loved your story very much. i like how you gradually introduce your characters. keeping your readers in suspense. good read!
Awesome Harmeet!!! Keep it up and will support you always=) A nice romatic story:) love it alot…
wonderful…lovely…enchanting….whtelse could i say..
)
its a vry sweet mesmerizing love story..
Me like it so muuuccchhh
wish u all the best dear…..
awesome, harmeet!!! i juz love the way u have pen down this short story…. way 2 go, gurl!! hoping 2 read more of ur short stories in the future…. =)
one word:
AAAAAWWWWWWWW!!!!
well done.
Oh my GOD Harmeet… its so romantic…juz love it…
keep up the good job and do write more…will be waiting for your next story…all the best Harmeet!!!
ouch~ love the story. so sweet. but don’t u think is a little bit like the ’27 Dresses’? still, it’s a sweet story.
Very good piece of writing. It was very easy to read and it flowed well. I like the development of the character. You introduced her well, but you gave room for the audience to interpret how old she was, and whether it was an older sister or younger sister. I like the way you introduced David at the end as well, everyone just instantly knew who he was, freaking awesome.
I was most intrigued by the response to the lost of the bracelet, it got me wondering whether she was close to her mom or not. Like LIke Like.
Harmeet,gurl….u have such great flow in writing! & seriously u should write more.This romantic read up here is simply sweetyly engaging! exspecially the part..“You don’t have to promise me the moon or stars. Just promise me that you will stand under them with me….” oh gosh….soo romantic!LOVE it.Love it…!!!! =)
well written story!!!! the characters were interesting and well developed!!! well done!!
nice writing in all just 500 words! =D
AWESOME!!!!!
a very romantic and heart-warming short story indeed
keep it up !
Keep it up! Write more often.
owit!! cool story… keep it going..
Good story.. keep it on..
Well done. A good piece of work. Keep writing.
Very nice short story.
just browsing the stories ,and happened to read yours .its a beautiful story .cant stop writing d comments .
gud luck .
Dear Harmeet,
A good piece of story. they say everything happens for a reason and the final picture is only seen later. with lov,
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