Written for Friday Fictioneers. My story begins after the picture prompt.
Gina called the dinner off tonight. It was to celebrate our commitment. It took us two years to get to even that point. We talked about our future. We even agreed on two children. Now how old fashion is that? She was in love with the law. I was in love with books and words.
She said she needed more time to consider this change in her life. Thinking about the whole situation I think I have to agree. Love plays funny games.
Looks like tonight will be a dinner for one.
Now I have to call Mom and Dad.
Oh Danny Boy! 
It happens. I agree that it’s always better to find out as soon as possible if it’s not going to work. People change and his mom and dad will probably understand. Well done, Danny. — Suzanne
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Agree. Better now. More hurt down the road the other way.
DJ
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Maybe it’s just not to meant to be. It’s better he knows the truth. I’m glad he’s not going to let the dinner go to waste. Nice write.
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He will be ok. Thanks for stopping by.
DJ
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Better now than later, for all parties, including mom & dad, who I assume will also be losing a friend.
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True on all counts. Thanks for stopping by.
DJ
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Sounds as though he is lucky it is now, not later. The parents will understand or are they going to be the replacement dinner companions?
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He is lucky; and the parents will understand. Thanks for stopping by,
DJ
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Sounds like the parents will be disappointed…
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Quite so. Thanks!
DJ
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I think it was never meant to be. Or at least not meant to be so quickly… Nicely done Danny.
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I think they rushed it also. Thanks Sandra!
DJ
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It sounds like neither of them are that sure so having a proper think now is likely to save heartache in the future. Nice story!
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Cut your loses, hey?
DJ
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Good job, Danny. I think the time it took to get to that point might have been an indication but love is nothing if not hopeful.
janet
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I agree. Thanks Janet.
DJ
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Nicely handled, Danny. There is something particularly lonely about a picture featuring four place settings but only one person, isn’t there?
All my best,
Marie Gail
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It is indeed. Thanks for commenting.
DJ
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