This week's challenge: Write a response between 33 and 333 words long and
uses the words listed below. Use the words however you wish, but make
sure that all three appear in your response. Oh, and they must appear in order.- cacophony
- soap
- insects
Her displeasure was impossible to miss. In fact, her pitch rose and the volume rapidly increased until they became cacophony. Pam loved that
dieffenbachia, and she really hated seeing bugs on the leaves.
Was she too attached to this plant? Perhaps. But it had great
sentimental value. Her husband had brought it to her in the hospital when
their daughter was born, and watching it flourish and grow in her office
reminded Pam of the little girl who was now flourishing and growing at pre-school.
“My God!” Her administrative assistant appeared red-faced and worried in the
boss’ doorway. “Are you OK?”
“Look!” she said, pointing to spots of distress.
The older woman stood next to her boss, peered at the plant
and then draped a comforting arm around Pam’s shoulder. “Not a problem, really.
Nothing a little soap and water can’t fix.”
“Huh?” Pam may have earned an MBA from Wharton and become a recognized
expert in the field of biotech healthcare management, but creative uses for
household detergents was not in her wheel house.
“We’ll mix a little dishwashing liquid and plain tap water
in your plant mister and send those insects running,” her admin said
confidently.
I loved this! I like your writing style a lot anyway. I feel like I could be a part of many of the pieces you write - not in a narcissistic way, just because your words draw your readers in (good use of language, relatable characters).
ReplyDeletegood old soap and water. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome at this challenge!
ReplyDeleteI like your use of the word: dieffenbachia. This was really a great take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteNice story! I like a happy ending (well, it will be happy for her because the bugs will be gone...the bugs won't be thrilled, though.)
ReplyDeleteA lovely story, and I like the happy ending, too. (I had to learn that soap trick myself! :) )
ReplyDeleteLovely writing.
ReplyDeleteNicely executed!
ReplyDeleteA great story.
ReplyDeleteHaha! As someone who just spent five hours trying to change a tire that really only needed someone competent to operate the inflating pump, I can appreciate it when something is 'just not your wheel'. Literally. One note: they in the first paragraph should be 'it', as you're referring to her voice.
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