She painted my nails cherry red while humming a sweet tune. Or was it an incantation? With my fingers under the dryer, I tingled with hope.
“That color is ‘To Find Love’. Tomorrow he will search for you.”
I smiled.
“That will be $50.”
Written for YeahWrite’s monthly microprose challenge – 44 words, a color and a number. Click the link to read and vote for your favorites!
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Oh, the names of nail-paints and lipsticks are so clever these days. If only they brought what they claimed to bring!
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Great world-building in just a few lines. I love the idea of a fortune-telling nail technician!
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That was short & sweet! 🙂
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I love the hint of magical realism. I love even more the way you brought me back to reality with the final line.
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