Inflicted Wound -| The Ink Well Fiction Prompt #135
The grand hall was aglow with decorations, shimmering under the soft, golden light. Laughter and cheerful chatter filled the air like a flame. The guests rejoiced, clinking glasses of champagne in celebration.
Emerald wasn't an invited guest, but she had tagged along with her friend Karl to partake in the festive atmosphere of the birthday party. Seated at a round table, they sat and watched the lively event, savoring the delicious goodies set before them.
As her gaze wandered toward the area reserved for special guests, she spotted Jersey. Her heart raced with anticipation. It had been years since she'd last seen her ex, Jersey. She couldn't help but allow her heart to wonder about Jersey's connection to the birthday celebrant.
Jersey, in his dress to kill, sat close to the birthday girl, a constant smile adorning his face as he conversed with Pearl's relatives. Emerald felt increasingly uncomfortable, but the desire to reconnect with him overpowered her fear. She summoned courage, adjusting her sequined dress that sparkled like stars.
"Hi, Jersey," she exclaimed, a burst of excitement causing her to forget about the lady by his side.
Jersey, turning toward the unexpected voice, was surprised. "Emerald! It's been ages. You look good."
Pearl, seemingly untroubled by the reunion, excused herself to bid farewell to departing guests. As the party gradually wound down, Emerald noticed Jersey making a phone call. seizing the chance, she approached him.
Jersey hung up the call, turned to face Emerald, and a silence settled between them. After a moment, Emerald broke it.
"Jes, it feels like we have been apart for years, but it's as if it all happened yesterday. I miss you," she said, her emotions laid bare.
Jersey regarded her words with a mixture of sadness. "Emerald, I'm not surprised to hear that from you, but we both know why we ended things."
Emerald nodded, struggling to hold back tears. "I know I caused everything. I was foolish, chasing after wealth, thinking it would solve everything. That's why I chose Andrew, who was filthy rich. But I've realized my mistake, and since then, I have been trying to reach you, but all my efforts have failed."
Jersey understood her remorse but also respected the path she had chosen in life. He took her hand gently and said, "Emerald, I had to accept it and move on. I have someone now who loves me not for my little wealth but genuinely."
Pearl, who had spotted the pair from a distance, approached them. Jersey held her hand and planted a tender kiss on her forehead. Without needing an introduction, Emerald understood that this was the woman Jersey had spoken about.
"Emerald, meet Pearl, my fiancée," Jersey introduced with a warm smile. "Pearl, this is Emerald, my ex and now a friend."
Emerald mustered a strained smile and extended her hand. "Nice to meet you."
She couldn't help but feel the depth of genuine love that existed between Jersey and Pearl. Regret washed over her for disregarding the love she had once cherished. It was a painful realization, biting at her like a self-inflicted wound. As she left the party, she carried with her heavy heart and pain knowing that she had let a gem slip away due to her infidelity and greed.
This is beautifully scripted, oftentimes we wish we could change the hands of time, perhaps wish we were wiser in some decisions only to realize later that we've lost a gem
Exactly, that's the case of Emerald in this story.
What a gripping and еmotional told story of rеconnеction and rеflеction! It's a rеmindеr of how our choicеs and actions can shapе our livеs and thе livеs of thosе wе carе about. Thank you for sharing this hеartfеlt narrativе.
Your comment is heart warming. Thanks so much for your kind words, I appreciate your comment.
You are welcome dear friend.
A nicely written piece of fiction, @marynn. It ticks quite a few boxes. If I may add some constructive commentary, I would suggest that you take a read of The Ink Well resources on Show Don't Tell. Your writing and story would be elevated if you used more of the senses to show your reader how Jes and Emerald both feel during their interactions with each other. It would definitely lift you writing even further!
Thank you for your suggestion @theinkwell. I appreciate the commentary, and I will definitely look into improving my writing by doing that. I'm grateful for your feedback.
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Emerald was shortsighted. They were never meant for each other anyway!!! It reminds me of a popular life lesson; look beyond money when taking such a vital decision.
My dear @lightpen, money is not everything but so many people go for money and at the end they would be the ones saying money doesn't give happiness. Being able to make a wise decision in some cases is important. Do have a blissful Sunday night.
I can't help but imagine how shattered Emerald felt learning pearl was betrothed to her charming Jes. She must be wishing she could turn the hands of time. Too bad. A heartbreaking yet lesson filled take. I love this one.
Hahaha. Such experience can be a heartbreaking one that leaves us with so much regret. It's a lesson we end up learning in a hard way.
Regret is the word. The regret will was off at some point and we will always get back up. Hehehe
Sometimes we chase what's not and forgot the important thing in front of us, good jersey learn a lesson from this... hopefully love finds her someday and she takes care of it. From #dreemport...a #dreemerforlife.
That's very true. The mistakes we make in life stands to be a lesson for us. Either we learn from it or keep falling into it until we finally learn.
Oh, Emerald! What a touching story. I almost felt sorry for her until when you revealed towards the end that the break up was all her fault. At least, she's learned some life lessons from the experience! Nicely done. !LADY 🙂
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I'm glad you found the story touching, and it's true that sometimes we learn valuable life lessons through our mistakes. Making choices based on greed can indeed lead to regrets.
She messed up, she went after wealth and lost a good man.
Its a good thing she met Jersey at the party, it would make her regret more.
That's how life is. Sometimes we don't value what we have until we have lost it. Thanks @lara-bee for stopping by. Happy Sunday to you ❣️.