The Jovial Writer

Thought You'd Never Ask Here's a flower for your hair, and a pair of the shiniest ribbons I could find. Let's put them on.  Ah, you look just like the day I first met you - Six years old and full of glee I asked if you would marry me.  It's been twenty years since, And darling, I'd like to ask again. Author's Notes: Do you know someone who married their childhood crush? This post is part of a new short story series. Head over to the link on my profile to read full length stories. Follow  @thejovialwriter  for more. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you for reading and being my friend. #thejovialwriter   #quotes   #lifequotes   #shorts   #storytime   #instagood   #instapic   #instapoet   #reels   #wordporn   #lonely   #mentalhealth   #highschool   #crush   #travel   #indieauthor   #indiemusic   #author   #instacreativestories   #instareels   #studioporn   #moti...

The Unsinkable Cat My fourteen-year-old owner, Esmeralda Berkley, is an heiress. She has always lived a life of luxury, but despite it all, she is kind and loving. Her parents try not to deny her, because she seldom asks for anything extravagant. When there was news of the world’s best ship setting sail to the Americas, Esmeralda made a rare request to go. Her family talked about it and decided they would send her with her friend Rose Bukater. Rose was getting married in America, and Esmeralda was to return home after the wedding. I am Esmeralda’s favourite pet. Granted, I am her only pet, but she loves me very much. I am a fluffy ginger cat, sprightly on my feet and very huggable. Esmeralda wanted to take me with her so her parents convinced the Captain to let me on. The day the Titanic was to set sail, my tail was twitching. It was a bad sign and I tried to tell Esmeralda. It was futile, because she was in love with ship already. “Oh Ginger,” she exclaimed. “Look how grand it...

  Gifted “Kyle, take the new girl in your team.” said Julien bossily. “Why should I? You take her.” retorted Kyle. For a couple of ten year olds they were very opinionated. “I already have Snot Face and Computer Geek on my team.” said Julien firmly. “We all want a fair match and it’s only right if New Girl is in your team.” Kyle looked at Julien’s team of nine kids with varying degrees of athletism and sighed. “Fine.” he said turning to look directly at me. He walked up to me and said commandingly. “You are on my team. Now listen to the rules.” I didn’t like Kyle. He was mean, but then again, he took me on his team. It’s not like the new kid ever has a choice. I mean if they did, why would a new kid ever choose to be a new kid in the first place? “Can you kick?” Kyle asked, rudely dragging me to stand with his team, far away from Julien. I shook my head in response to his question. He sighed and I could tell he was disappointed. “Can you catch?” he asked hopefully. He looked differ...