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She’d met someone; started looking after walking in on Jack with Harold. All these years she’d blamed herself for not being attractive enough, accommodating enough, adventurous enough. It was time to feel warm strong arms around her that wanted her.
Jack was more than generous as they split up the assets. It was a way to salve his conscience. He didn’t have to hide anymore. Harold told Alice, who punched him in the face. Jack and Harold bought a condo in Brazil.
Tasmania’s sun was the same but different. Arm in arm, she and Miranda breathed in their new lives.
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Ah. the perfect irony.
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haha! Indeed! Thank you, Linda.
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lol, well played Alice and Miranda, well played.
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🙂 Thanks!
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Ah, sometimes it’s about the (mis)fit till one finds the (better) fit … 😉
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Indeed, Na’ama.
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Great modern twist on an old tale
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Thank you very much, Neil.
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Ooh, I love the twist of the Alice and Miranda ending. And, I’m sorry to say, the punch in the face! He needed that.
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🙂 Thanks much, Jenne, and glad you enjoyed the story. Yes, he did!
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There may have been some hurt feelings along the way, but it seems like everyone ended up happy all round! 🙂
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Iain, you’re right! Thanks for reading and commenting.
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So, I guess a match made in the closet is not made to last. Good for them finally finding happiness.
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It depends, I guess? I’m happy they finally found happiness also. Thanks for reading and your comment.
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Happy ending for both.
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A different sun indeed. House(s) divided, but in the end everyone’s together as they were meant to be.
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It’s nice when it works out that way. Thanks for reading.
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I must say, I’m glad that both of them found happiness, even if that happiness means leaving each other in the end!
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Thank you 🙂
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Lisa,
I love happy endings!
∼🕊Dora
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🙂
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That worked out well for everyone. It so often doesn’t.
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I hear you! Thanks for reading and your comment, Sandra.
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Dear Lisa,
I suppose turnabout is fair play. A different sun indeed. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Rochelle, very pleased you enjoyed my story, thank you.
Shalom,
Lisa
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So many boxes of expectations we try to fit ourselves into. It’s not always pretty when we finally shed them. (K)
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You have a way with words, K.
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Thanks Jade. BTW, I posted my walk pictures on memadtwo yesterday. Thanks for the nudge, people have responded very positively.
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Fair play! Great story!
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Thank you very much, Mason.
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You’re welcome.
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They all lived happily ever after. 😊
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They sure did!
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🙂
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Slightly embarrassed to say I enjoyed the punch to Harold’s face. So glad she was able to move past the hurt and find someone to love. Nicely penned, as usual, Lisa!
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I’m glad you enjoyed Alice punching Harold, as I enjoyed writing it 🙂 Yes, I’m they finally got matched up properly. Thank you!
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Conventions and expectations from society, family… I can understand that people let themself be ‘tailored’ into a ‘normal’ life. I don’t know if I had been brave enough in my youth, had I been in that situation. A good think that is getting better now in many places and a good thing your lovely story has a good ending for all involved.
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Gah 🙂
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thing, not think… sheesh, sorry
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A lot said in so few words, which I enjoyed reading
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Thank you, Mike 🙂
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And they all lived happily ever after. Walking in on Jack and Harold wasn’t such a bad thing after all. Nice one Lisa.
My story!
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Truth is always stranger than fiction; or in this case fiction is a way to have a happy ending 🙂 Thanks for reading and your comment, Keith!
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Good one, Jade/Li! Was not expecting the ending. Hah! Good for her!
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Susan, thank you! I enjoyed writing this one.
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say what? i didn’t expect that ending. 🙂
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Good! 🙂 Thanks, Plaridel.
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Well, and there’s a story that comes full circle! I like it.
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Thanks Anne 🙂
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Perfect answer! Well done.
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Thank you!
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Finally everyone is with the correct person 🙂
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🙂
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Fabulous end! She deserves someone who makes her smile!
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🙂 Thanks!
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A story of passions and dramatic decisions, with a happy ending . nicely done Jade
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Thanks much, WWM!
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another cool and amazing story! I enjoyed it very much! ❤
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Thanks Carol anne!
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