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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.

Posted in Funny on Oct 26, 2022

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“Would You Follow your Love?” by Bruno Lowagie

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You ring the bell, but no one answers. You check the invitation on your smartphone. You’re at the right address on the right day. You are an hour late, but you are always late.You try calling the host, Timothy, but his phone goes straight to voice mail. You check his social media accounts. He’s checked in at home on Facebook; his Instagram account shows picture of today’s party. Why doesn't he open the door?You ring the bell once more; maybe nobody heard it the first time. It’s awfully quiet around the house. You check the time and wonder if...

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“Never Her Color” by Amy Ayres

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Five years. That's how long it's been since you've seen any of them.And that is an ugly amount of time to be away from people you once considered your closest friends. They invited you back into the fold again, and you aren’t sure why.So, you took your time when in the past you would have rushed. You would have been sweaty with anxiety and changed three times. You would have second-guessed your makeup, your hair, your entire face, and body and wished you could throw them all away, pull new ones out of your closet and have a do-over.But now, ...

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“THE BOOK CHANGED IT ALL” by Rachael Ayomide

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       THE PERFECT GIFT TO WIN MY LOVE     I do see her writing in a pink book with sparkles on it, wondering why she keeps closing it each time I take a glance at her writing in the book. I knew what she wanted, she wanted a very perfect boyfriend .I knew I was very weak in playing that “perfect boyfriend role”, everybody knew including Joyce’s friends .They advised her to dump me on valentine’s day which was two days to go, I pretended I didn’t know .But I noticed one thing, Joyce ne...

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“Late For The Last Time” by Luca Nemeskéri

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   I often wondered why you are always late. Are you this disorganized, or are you do it on purpose? Of course, anyone can be late here and there, but you always arrived late. Always. Sometimes just five, sometimes over thirty minutes. Either way, it was long enough for everyone to know that you are running late.     It came as no surprise when on your first birthday that we celebrated together, everyone remembered this little habit of yours.  It was easy for everyone to come up with the per...

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“Family Values” by Lori Kuechler

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.The aging banquet hall smells of stale cigarette smoke and great grandmothers’ perfume as you walk through the doors. People are mingling in small groups, having consumed one or two after dinner cocktails. Owning your dislike for the dramatic greetings and cheek kissing that each must endure when arriving in a timely manner, you opted to have dinner at home and read quietly before driving yourself to the gathering. The warm wood panelling and maroon velvet curtains spe...

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“THERE IS LUCK IN LATENESS” by P. Jean

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As my father lay wasting away with a disease that had no conscience or sympathy, we would sit in the sun on late mornings after his creature comforts had been met and talk. To him the pleasure was all in the past, times of pleasure and adventures so vivid in his mind. I sensed it was like a reprieve from reality to remember the best of times. Today he spoke of his early life and going far from family for the first time, not just to a new place in this country but across the giant Pacific Ocean. His words were often f...

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“You are enough” by Elena S. Kodermaz

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Everything that you have done in the past three years built up to this moment.You stare at the white door in front of you, breathe deeply, and brace yourself for the show.One last time you check the time. Perfect. As intended, you've arrived fashionably late.You actually spent a lot of time thinking about the right amount of late you wanted to have before showing up. Even that was not to be left to intentions.Fact is, that your cheater of an ex S. is right on the other side of the door, drinking a beer and enjoying the party for your common ...

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“White Dresses and Forbidden Kisses” by Lara Heumann

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The white dress you chose is tight against your body, showing off your curves and a lot of your legs. You put on another layer of the red lipstick and run a hand through your curls.    Perfect.   You put on your high, red heels and head out the door. Parker, your driver is waiting outside the door, and he gets up to open the car door for you.   “Good day, Miss,” he says. He holds out a hand to help you into the car. “We’re still going to the church?”   “Yes, thank you Parker,” you answer. The car starts moving,...

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“Powder-keg” by Iona Cottle

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Tugging your sleeves into their proper position you get out of the cab and pay the driver with a whole note, regardless of what the fee was. Standing about fiddling with small change looks petty, whereas you don’t even look at the man as you hand over… whatever that note was. Money doesn’t really mean anything to you. With your back straight, shoulders loose and your head held casually at a carefully calculated angle, you walked up the steps and into the hall. As the waiters bow you give them a slight nod of your head. It looks good to ackno...

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“Games we never mention” by Gideon Gichohi

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To sudden referrals made in the house.Several times you’ve caught a cockroach meandering around the dustbin but if it’s dead then it must be its cousin you met yesterday and, he’s not pretty at all. So what is needed is a piece of rice, some beige powder that works wonders. But after sleeping restlessly waiting for dawn, a hen-roach is on your pillowcase, smiling and even trying to say good morning. Ugh!“Did your brother die yesterday?” you ask as you flex some muscle.For an answer, a nod. That little neck even dares to reply. Then, in quiet...

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“Infatuation Is A Funny Thing” by Emily West

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He was an up and coming actor. You were dying to meet him. You have a tendency to fixate on things…people…that you become interested in. You had seen him in a few theatre shows and fell in love with his performance. You followed his career, was sure to save newspaper clippings that he featured in, had his picture on your nightstand. He moved on to television, nothing too big but enough to keep a roof over his head and the fans growing. For months, probably, you can’t quite remember, is how long this went on. Until you had a moment, saw your ...

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“You're Dead Meat” by Arya Dixit

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late.You look around at the people clothed in mismatched outfits that scream minimalism and pointlessness. You shake your head. Fashion has never been your strong suit. As you walk through the crowd, heads turn to look at you, you in your ornate clothing, you in your intricately woven fabric that depicts the story of a fat naked Dionysius handing out wine to a bunch of equally chubby cherubs. Your assistant chose well. You know people will be talking about your clothes for ...

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“Awkward Date” by A.J. Brown

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You check the time. Perfect. As intended, you’ve arrived fashionably late. You see your date sitting at the table. She is checking her phone. She doesn’t look annoyed that you’re a bit late but she’s obviously noticed. That’s good. You’ve got her attention but now you can make your entrance. “Emma?” you say as you approach the table as this is the first time the two of you are meeting in person despite seeing pictures online. “Oh hey,” she says with a friendly tone and doesn’t seem bothered that you wer...

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“The Thrill of the Chase” by Veena Parmar

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You look at your watch. Perfect. You’ve timed it just right. Fashionably late. The last of the guests have just gone in. You take one final look in the mirror to check your hair and makeup. You get out of the car and iron out any creases in your dress with your hands. This is it. Someone holds the door open for you and you step inside the church. Your high heels, and your nerves, make you unsteady.             The organists are playing away, setting the mood. Most of the guests...

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“The Misunderstanding ” by Brooke Tango

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“Annika! Hurry your sexy, ass up!” you heard Natalie say. The party starts soon, and you wanted to make sure you looked good for Andrew. You ran to the door room where Natalie stood, propping the door open.“Sorry. What time are we leaving again?” you asked. Natalie thought that you both should arrive late to get Andrew’s attention, but you didn’t see how that would help.“If you walk in, looking hella good, he’ll notice you and talk to you. It’s a great idea,” is what she said the night before. You still didn’t like the idea of arriving late....

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