Seating Arrangements

5 Mar

Persia absently tapped a small, white placard against her lips as she walked around the room to survey the seating arrangements.

“Perfect,” she muttered. She was confident she had separated the problem guests and that there would be minimal drama during the wedding reception.

She couldn’t put it off any longer; the moment of truth had arrived.

She glanced down at the name on the card.

Everything depended upon this single card…

She carefully weighed the pros and cons of placing the card where it belonged.

Pro: taken care of – Con: she didn’t like the man.

Sighing, she placed the card at the groom’s place setting.

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Write up to 100 words, fact or fiction….

This is a themed writing meme hosted by Jenny Matlock. The goal is to write something that does not exceed 100 words (not including said prompt). The prompt is in italics above.

13 Responses to “Seating Arrangements”

  1. cj Schlottman March 11, 2011 at 6:25 pm #

    This is such a clever and unexpected take on this prompt. I love it! And I love the way you left us hanging and wondering just who placed the card.

    Namaste……….cj

  2. Karen S. March 7, 2011 at 11:12 am #

    I like this take on the prompt…but couldn’t he please be Mr. Right?

  3. Robyn Engel March 6, 2011 at 1:19 pm #

    Very relevant. There is so much angst that goes into the positioning of wedding guests. I love that you took this prompt there, and I love her decision at the end.
    xoRobyn

  4. Jaquandor March 6, 2011 at 1:15 pm #

    Wow. Nice one.

  5. Karen March 6, 2011 at 12:24 pm #

    Persia is definitely the bride. :D

  6. Ames March 6, 2011 at 10:47 am #

    Well I hope Persia is the Wedding planner and not the bridde! LOL. Well done!~Ames

  7. Polly (5th Sister) March 6, 2011 at 9:52 am #

    I was going to ask the same think Kat did. Heaven forbid it’s the bride! :o ) Great write!

  8. Kat March 6, 2011 at 8:54 am #

    Very clever indeed. But who exactly is Persia? The wedding planner? Or, heaven forbid, the mother in law? Nice take on the prompt!

  9. Deborah March 6, 2011 at 2:24 am #

    Oh subtly done and very clever!

  10. jo March 6, 2011 at 12:28 am #

    i agree … very very clever …

  11. Sue Anderson March 5, 2011 at 11:40 pm #

    Oh dear, I think the con should have won out!

    Nice job.

    =)

  12. Judie March 5, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

    This is so very, vert clever! Great take on the prompt!!!

  13. Nonna Beach March 5, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

    That was just great ! Very clever twist at the end too !!!

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