“So?”
Ivor fished a tissue out of a pocket, buying time. Though not really a fan, Elena’s excitement had rubbed onto him, and he found himself trying to hide his disappointment. He didn’t think he could face hers.
“Isn’t it amazing?” Elena pulled on his arm, pitch high in delight.
“It sure is something,” he managed, relieved.
“Just like the Iron Throne, but made of crystals,” she rocked on her heels, and wriggled her fingers into his. A rare show of affection reserved for joy edging near to overwhelm.
He smiled and squeezed her hand. “I’m so glad we’ve come.”
For Rochelle’s Friday Fictioneers
Photo credit: © Marie Gail Stratford
Na'ama Yehuda 
Good answer, Ivor!
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I know … Right??! 🙂
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If he plays his cards right, who knows what may happen?
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Indeed … who knows … 😉
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I like how we felt a bit of angst as he prepped for disappointment, but then the delight unfolded – perhaps giving us all a smile of relief
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So glad this got communicated! It was exactly as I hope it would be experienced! 🙂
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😊😊
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That was a good face saving
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Yep. Seems like it was … 😀
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😅😅😅
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I cannot lie… we both saw a throne!! How cool is that? And smart answer, Ivor…
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Great (nutty?) minds think alike, eh? 🙂 And … Ivor is be smart, yeah. 😀
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Absolutely. And yes, if Ivor really likes her, he must…
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Eeezatly. 🙂
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😁
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😀
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Na’ama, I like the dual meaning in the title. Whatever shines your gems 🙂
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Ha! I love it that you got the double meaning! 🙂
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Na’ama Y’karah,
We make sacrifices for those we care about and the rewards can be great. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Indeed, we do! Here’s to knowing others, with sensitivity, and accepting them, with sincerity.
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ivor is smart…
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He sure is, eh? 😉
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I hope he’s really is glad and not just saying it.
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I think he may well be glad because SHE is not disappointed, and because it seems he realizes this was very important to her. 🙂
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Love the quiet build up of tension 😃
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Thank you! I am so glad you liked it! 🙂
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