This is a fictional story that I wrote for the Write Tribe 100 Words on Saturday writing prompt.
I stepped onto the bus bracing myself for the overwhelming noise and hurried to find a seat. My head started to pound as I scooted closer to the window. It was raining, so the window was closed trapping the stifling air inside.
Resting my head on the cool window pane, I watched the world pass by. Finally, my house came into view and I stood making my way to the front and to my escape. Happy, I knew it was my last day there. Tomorrow I would have my ticket to sweet freedom: a car and my own driver’s license!
Remember that sweet freedom at long last? It was so humiliating to be a senior and still riding the school bus. lol
ReplyDeleteJoJo, fortunately I didn't have to endure that torture. Once I got my license my dad had a car for me waiting to drive. It was fun to go to the mall for no particular reason and to be able to go out to lunch. These days the high school's lunches are closed and they can't leave campus. Back in my hey day we could and I tool full advantage of it with a car load of friends. ♥ Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments and sharing your memories.
DeleteI remember the first day I didn't have to get on a bus. My neighbor got his license and he would be driving his brother and me to school every day! It was awesome and so grown up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for that happy though very long ago memory. 💜
Jo, it was always so awful riding the bus especially as a person grew older and the excitement of riding something with so many seats wore off. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteFreedom is very nice! My first car was a 1954 Ford, automatic.
ReplyDeleteonethousandandtwo, cool! My first car was a 1979 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The best part about it was that it was my first car. The first car I fell in love with was my next car that I got for graduation which was a 1984 Dodge Shelby Charger. It was one sweet ride. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteLove the plot of your story, Kathy! Very different take on the prompt! :)
ReplyDeleteShilpa, I tried to come up with something that was unique and different from the direction everyone else was taking. I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteThere's something to be said for new beginnings and moving forward. Thanks for writing such an enjoyable story.
ReplyDeleteMJ, I am thrilled you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThat's great, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteDriving License & New Car for the protagonist! Both are so liberating! Absolute freedom! :)
Anitaexplorer, dream come true for any 16 year old. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteOh yes! I know this feeling too. Well narrated in just 100 words.
ReplyDeletejoyothisdayout, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteFreedom finally. :) Such a sweet story. :)
ReplyDeleteShilpasharmaonline, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your kind comments! ♥
Deletethe freedom of being able to drive!
ReplyDeleteMina, I loved it when I finally escaped the daily routine of riding the bus and had my own car. It was the best! It was those personal memories that I drew from to write this story. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWhat a positive and fun post! Loved it.
ReplyDeletesulekkha, thank you! I am so pleased you stopped by and that you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteExcellent!
ReplyDeleteShail, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping in and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteGreat...such a fun take on the prompt.
ReplyDeleteSugandha, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Deletethat's freedom for sure! i can so well relate to this!
ReplyDeleteLittle Princess, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your lovely comments! ♥
Deletei can relate to that, kathy
ReplyDeletea ride in the bus prior to getting my two wheeler.
Ruchira, I am so pleased you enjoyed my little story. Thank you for stopping by and you be safe on those two wheels! ♥
DeleteVery interesting take on the prompt Kathy...:)
ReplyDeleteTarang, I tried to go in a different direction than what everyone else did that wrote on the topic. To be unique. I really appreciate you stopping in and for your sweet comments.
DeleteMy husband takes the bus to work every day. He loves it, but I think it would make me crazy. Give me our van any day!
ReplyDeleteDana, I think public transportation with other adults would be OK. Riding a school bus was like being lowered into the pits of hell and being surrounded by a bunch of idiots seeing who can make the most noise. I remember it vividly. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments!
DeleteSounds like every teens' dream. No more school bus once they have that license in hand. Good post Kathy. Keep it up girly! :D
ReplyDeleteMiMi, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments!
DeleteThe prompt is sweet freedom for writers like you and readers like me:)
ReplyDeleteVishalbheeroo, I am so happy you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments.
DeleteI am yet to feel like this :( I am yet to learn how to drive :"(
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Richa, I hope one day you will and experience the joy and freedom it offers. Thank you for stopping in and for your sweet comments!
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ReplyDeleteNice blog! this 100 words fiction is also really nice
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Ankita, Hello! Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments. I am so pleased you enjoyed my story. ♥
DeleteInteresting!
ReplyDeleteAn accomplishment more than freedom...haha...:)
Shellymona, with a car you can have a little of both. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind comments! ♥
DeleteFreedom from the stifling journey in an over crowded bus sure can relate to that Kathy. Lovely take on the prompt.
ReplyDeletegeeta, I celebrated my freedom from the bus. I hated how hot and loud it was. Just hated it. I loved the freedom my car afforded me...the radio full blast on music I liked, the air blowing through my hair. It was liberating! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
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