PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
She followed the bright blue dot through dingy streets until the girl entered, “Down Island Traders.” Lara’s eyes moved to the upstairs windows where back-lit shadows mingled. Should she wait? Did Leon have time for her to wait?
She walked down the alley at the side of the building, found the back door unlocked, and went in. Slinking her way to the front, she heard Leon’s voice. Desperate, she flung the door open, .45 loaded in her hand.
Jaws dropped and hands reached for lapels.
“Hold it guys, this is my wife,” said Leon.
“OK, Boss,” they mumbled.
[100 words]
This is the conclusion to the story I started last week. If you didn’t see last week’s story, you can find it here.
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields is the encouraging host of Friday Fictioneers.
Tao-Talk 
I’m not sure what Lara is up to: saving her husband or catching him in flagrante?
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I guess you could look at it both ways! Thanks, Neil.
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Intriguing story Li. Is there more?
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I don’t think so, but you never know :)
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👍
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Sounds like Leon was someone important…well at least in what field he was in…Lara was prepared.
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i wonder what happens next. to be continues, i guess. :)
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:) you never know!
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If she possesses a .45, I guess she would be the type of girl to be prepared for anything. :) Intriguing story Lisa. Liked it a lot :)
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I’m glad you think so, and she is! Thank you :)
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Well, Lara certainly received a big surprise. Thought she was saving Leon, but I don’t think he needs saving. Wonderful intrigue.
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Thanks, Brenda!
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They sound made for each other, perhaps Leon should bring her into the business!
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May be!
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Dear Lisa,
I have to wonder why she’s packing a .45 and why her husband isn’t at all rattled at having it pointed at him. Guess it’s business as usual in the Mob. ;) You left me wanting to know more.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, I like your guess. Tough fam in Twilight Town. Thank you for your comment :)
Shalom,
Lisa
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I did go back and look at last week’s, remembered it well once I saw it. Apparently Lara is a fearless woman who was determined to get her man back :)
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Yes, you know it! :)
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Ha ha! A couple made for each other. Now, what was she following and what’s really going on? You leave us with many questions, young lady! ;-)
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:) Yes, indeed! Thanks, Dale.
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😊
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A .45 would not be my first choice. But to each her own. Hope the safety is on and she knows how to use it. Good finish.
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Many thanks, Bill. Makes me wonder what your first choice would be!
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Oh man! This Leon has some protection, but who’s going to protect him from his wife? :)
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LOL Dora! Good question!
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Interesting stuff and well done for having a two parter, I struggle to remember what happened yesterday, let alone keep a narrative going over two weeks!! Good stuff
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Many thanks, Shrawl!
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Makes me wonder what’s next.
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:)
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A girl not to be messed with!
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A woman actually but I got your drift, Keith.
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That could have ended in a bloodbath!
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Uh-huh!
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A gal and her gun!! My kinda story … so many possibilities with this story line😊
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Thanks, Sue!
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Shouldn’t draw a gun unless you intend to use it – so which one will she shoot?
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I’ve heard that before. Murakami talks about it quite a bit in one of his books. Maybe a part 3 will be needed? We’ll see if next week’s image can accommodate another chapter :)
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Lara and Leon seem to live in a seedy underworld. I think Lara’s more equipped for their world than Leon thinks.
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I think he’s beginning to realize it…
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Leon nearly learnt the hard way that you never make a lady wait. Especially when she carries a .45 on her.
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LOL Exactly!
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I do love your take on the prompt!
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Thank you :)
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Sounds like Lara will stop at nothing. I hope Leon remembers that when he thinks of straying from whatever path…
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ha ha! Maybe he will, but maybe not…
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Nice continuity, and the mystery continues.
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Leon seems to have underestimated Lara!
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He surely wasn’t expecting her to burst into his meeting!
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I think Leon has some explanation to do
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So she figured she was catching him out with a girl and discovered his real job instead !
Wonder what she’ll do now
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You can imagine it however you want :)
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