Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog featuring diverse authors posting excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a book hungry bunch that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our word prompt is greasy. My excerpt is from a paranormal fantasy in which a goddess inhabits the body of an archaeological assistant. Please read the excerpts of the other authors at Tuesday Tales.
What was with all the swiveled heads Prue was getting? Moving closer as they walked, he cupped her elbow with the gallant intention of escorting her up the steps of Chez Gaspard. At the touch of her warm soft flesh, a pleasurable jolt of electricity shot through him. He blinked a few times. What the hell was going on? Was his Mercury retrograde, as Prue was always saying? He gave her a quick glance, but his off kilter mode didn’t seem to affect her. In fact she appeared to be confident and glowing.
Once identification was confirmed, they were shown to a table by a fawning man boy whose attitude gave the impression Prue was all that and Simon was merely a walking talking table ornament not to be acknowledged. Simon put his foot down. Enough of this crap. With his size elevens, he adroitly maneuvered man boy aside and held the lady’s chair. With a request for a drink menu, he sent the junior toady on his way.
Now seated across from Prue, he attempted to regain his normal composure. This was good ole Prue for God’s sake, not some mystery date.
She unrolled the linen napkin and patted it onto her lap. Her eyes swept up to meet his in a slow motion gesture he’d never noticed on her before.
He cleared his throat. “I was surprised you chose this place.”
“Don’t you like it here, Simon?” Her voice was low and purring, as though she’d already sipped a measure of wine.
He surveyed the white and gold elegance. “Oh, sure, what’s not to like? Though you have to admit it’s a one eighty from our usual greasy spoon.”
That elicited a semblance of a smile. “To think anyone actually prefers fast food to French cuisine.”
“This from a woman who has been known to double back for additional honey mustard sauce.”
She shuddered delicately. “Tastes can change, darling.”
She’d called him darling. “You are full of surprises tonight.”
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Cheers & Happy Reading!
Flossie Benton Rogers, Conjuring the Magic in Romance
Very clever the way you have changed her tastes around. No wonder he’s feeling off kilter!
I’m glad you like her taste tweaks. Thanks, Mae!
Ooh! I love the flirting and the way he is sensing his change of feelings about her. Great job!
Thank you, Tricia. I’m pleased that his sense of her came across okay.
Hmm Pru seems different. Great post.
I’m glad you liked it. Thank you, Cathy!
Love it. So sensual. I am not a honey mustard girl myself but I love that line. 🙂
Hahaha glad you like the honey mustard reference, Sherry! Thank you. Glad the comment worked, even if it made me verify it. Next time, from that address it should not require verification. The FB app comment worked, too!
Love it. So sensual. I am not a honey mustard girl myself but I love that line
How wonderful!! I loved it. Saucy, sexy, funny — a table ornament! Brilliant! Great excerpt, Flossie.
Whew– I’m so pleased the humor came across, Jean. Thank you!
Great snippet Flossie! You’re a master at weaving in the perfect details to accentuate the story.
Wow, it’s shocking to be called a master of something:) Thank you for the lovely comment, Trisha.
Well done. Love the way Simon interprets his surroundings. Personally, I’ll take a French Bistro over a greasy spoon any day!
Thanks, Susanne!