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“Cloud-gazing!” she exclaimed.

“Oh, so this was the plan!” laughed her friend.

They were sitting on the rooftop of their hostel.

“That’s why I asked you to bring that camera.” she explained further.

“But” her friend hesitated.

“Huh?” she questioned with her eyes. “I asked you to bring the camera your great-grandfather, the Duke of Emesterville, had. The one you said he bequeathed you?! The one which can take moving photographs?! The one you mentioned on our orientation day?!”

“I… I… There never was one”.

And the clouds began to pour.

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After a long long time, my attempt once again for Friday Fictioneers.

© Ankita Kala 2014

12 Comments Add yours

  1. camgal says:

    ooooh…hmmm what to make of that awkward moment? Well done.

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    1. Ankita says:

      Hahah.. Thanks camgal! 🙂

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  2. Saved by the rain. This time. And maybe a lesson learnt. You certainly brought out the embarrassment.

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    1. Ankita says:

      Exposed by the clouds, saved by the rain. Thanks Patrick! 🙂

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  3. Love the title…

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    1. Ankita says:

      Thanks Alicia! 🙂

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  4. Nan Falkner says:

    Dear Ankita, Awkward moment and she’s BUSTED! Good story! Thanks, Nan:)

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    1. Ankita says:

      Hi Nan,
      Yes, busted very bad!
      Thanks for your appreciation! 🙂

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  5. kasturika says:

    Welcome back!

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    1. Ankita says:

      hehe.. thank you 😀

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  6. Ankita, It looks like someone got a bit carried away in trying to impress the other students. Perhaps she’s learned her lesson. Good and humorous story. Well written. 🙂 —Susan

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    1. Ankita says:

      Thanks Susan! 🙂 You summarized it further in your comment! Lovely!
      -Ankita

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