100 words for Friday Fictioneers
Photoprompt © Bradley Harris
I love you – though you are wrong. They’re definitely not stratocumulus clouds, but I get that you have to keep up your reputation as an argumentative bloody know all. After our parents brought you home and shattered my peaceful world, Dad’s mantra was “Your brother can start a fight in an empty room.” Bro, shut up already! I do know I’m talking present tense. Like Dylan wrote, tomorrow’s a long time. Fact is, it’s going to be the twelfth of never before I can talk about you in past tense.
Sugar on the Bee 
What a poignant piece, Jilly. I love this.
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Thank you so much, Dale.
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🙂
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She’s no slouch at arguing, herself
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I think it’s in the bones of them both!
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It’s often a love/hate thing with siblings! Nicely done 🙂
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Thank you very much, Iain – I agree the love/hate thing!
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Such depth in this story. I could feel the love between brother and sister, as much as the dispute.
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Thank you so much – I’m glad the love showed.
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Elder sister and younger brother seems to be a constant struggle, but love rings true. The sub-text is very clear.
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Your words are much appreciated, James, because that is what I hoped would show through.
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some days, she’ll remember these moments with fondness. 🙂
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Ah, what a lovely observation. I am sure she will and thank you very much for your comment.
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Oh, two of my three children have just such a sibling. Nicely captured. 🙂
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Thank you, Bill. Family dynamics are so fascinating.
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Those first three words say it all. Nice one.
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Thank you very much, Keith.
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He’s ever present, like the love, and like being annoying. Great story.
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I’m so pleased that came across – thank you so much!
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Dear Jilly,
I love “he could start a fight in an empty room.” Brothers can be so annoying. I have only one sibling and we fought all the time growing up. I’m the little sister who shattered his world. 😉 Can’t imagine life without him. Good story.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle, your comments are much appreciated. I cannot claim the empty room/fight saying but I love it too and I also love that you were the little sister who shattered your indispensable big brother’s world. An enviably rich relationship for sure.
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The older sibling must always feel that sense of interruption!
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Thank you for your very apposite comment – it’s very much appreciated.
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This is a lovely little story, Jilly. You’ve caught the underlying love between brother and sister, which survives even though they know exactly which buttons to press to start a fight.
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Thank you so much, Penny, I really appreciate your comments.
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The sense of love, loss, and frustration are all palpable.
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Thank you so much!
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That sounds like a fairly typical sibling relationship 🙂
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Too close for comfort at times!
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Yes, those one loves the most can certainly be annoying! 🙂
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Loved the most, then missed the most. Thank you, Magarisa.
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You’re welcome, Jilly.
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You’ve got to respect a relationship which begins with the words “I love you. But you’re wrong.” Lovely.
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Absolutely, Sandra! Thank you for your lovely comments 🙂
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A fun story that reminds me of some of my favorite relationships.
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Thank you so much!
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Oh… that last line.
Sibling relationships, past or present will always be remembered for that! Start an argument in an empty room! Great line.
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Thank you for your kind comments. I can’t claim the empty room bit, I borrowed it, but most importantly I’m really pleased you mentioned the last line.
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This is actual origin of love hate relationship 😀.. beautiful story
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Thank you so much!
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Some people just like arguing. It’s in their DNA.
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Nicely put, Tannille – thank you very much 🙂
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Siblings wouldn’t be siblings if they didn’t argue about something.
But, it must be difficult to have someone who enjoys being combative.
Have a wonderful Hump Day !!!
Isadora 😎
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