By Esme Cloud
We’re spooning on the Moon. Surely a first? Pretty certain Neil and Buzz weren’t this intimate, unless well hidden—a little clandestine dark side dancing?
Jack kisses me hard; we’re laughing. I’ll be shaking moondust out of my undies forever. He offers an eclair. Earlier, his handcrafted, clockwork catapult had propelled us higher and higher…
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“What’s up with Mary and Jack? I could hear them at reception—there’s custard all over their faces!”
“It’s her 80th, so he slipped an E in their supper, poured sand in her knickers, and said he was taking her to the moon…the old romantic.”
Moonstruck! ? Well done!
Ha,ha! Thank you very much!
Just stellar. 🙂
Thank you kindly sir. Sky-high praise. *beams a smile his way*
Love it. Witty, funny, one of kind.
Thank you Peter, I really appreciate you saying so!
Didn’t see this story coming, duston my telescope I suppose. Great read, enjoyed it, very much!
That’s good news for me then, don’t polish it too soon, I might go back into space! 😉
Big thanks for the comment Gena.
Over the top. I loved every word.
I’m chuffed to bits with that comment Jack. Mega thanks for saying so.
Fabulous narrative concept, and most amusing imagery, to (moon)boot.
Files under Geros-Eros, and applauds with one hand whilst fondling his massive packet of Werthers.
Your comment has me in fits here – hahahahaha. I’m so pleased you enjoyed it!
Enjoyed what, Esme Cloud?
— Hariod Brawn c/o The Laurels (Secure Unit for the Elderly Infirm).
My story . . . well that and the withering Werthers, hahahahaha. *grins*
Love it. Light and smart. ?
No? intended!
Good job because I’d have to answer – “Yes” – and that sounds a tad over-confident. Hahahaha.
Thank you for your comment Robert, I am honoured to find out that you loved it.
Excellent ! So well written. I loved”spooning on the moon.” Well done.
Thank you Dave! Such words have me bowing low and shaking your hand. I’m quite overwhelmed by the feedback, it’s made my year most likely. *beams a huge smile his way*
Romance is not dead.
Which is wonderful.
Not as wonderful as your comment!
Thank you so much for coming over to read. *smiles happily*
Lovingly concocted, with a twist of fun!
Why thank you John! Those words have raised a big smile!
That was one hello of a trip to the moon… 🙂
Hehehe, I guess it was. Something to look forward to one day perhaps eh? Thanks for the comment Bjorn, very kind of you to stop by.
What a great story with an amazing ending 🙂 Look forward to more stories in future!
Well thank you Dingdong! Great name by the way – *esme is laughing without a leg to stand on so far as off names go*.
“an amazing ending” – That’s the money shot. Erm, I mean that’s the best part to know about! Hahahahah. Big appreciation going out for your saying what you think of the wee tale.
Oh so gently twisted romance – the best kind! Your voice is unmistakable Esme. Sweet with enough backbone to effortlessly manage a hefty pair of wings. Waving up at you. I’ve recorded “Bravo!” and am cycling it on the loudspeaker to save my tonsils- hope you hear it loud and clear.
They are the best kind, I agree heartily Chris, and your description of Esme’s voice has me beyond happy. As to the rest of the comment – Thank you with gusto! – *smiles and, bows smartly, whilst curtsying and waving at him.* – (no mean feat)
Just marvelous Esme. Especially enjoyed the end!
Thank you Anarette! That’s real love for you – drugs and sandy pants. Hahahaha. I very much apprciate your words. *beams a large smile her way happily*
Wonderful! I’ve been back again (and again) to read this.
Susan, you’ve made this penner a very happy woman today, and I thank you sincerely for doing so.
I’m so pleased you enjoyed it that much!
Marvelously magical <3
Thank you Fiona! And a heart too, here, have one back <3
Lyrical and lively, thought provoking on many levels (and a couple of askews.) Goodness from Esme – “the eagle has landed”
It’s all the Cloud’s work really! Hahahaha. Thank you good sir, it really is a joy to read such a comment. *shakes his hand warmly*
Love this story- snappy, funny, moving. Genius.