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The Upgrade

February 5, 2023 6 Comments

By Eszter Molnar

“The room is too small.”

She nodded. “We should’ve stayed at the hotel with the heart-shaped pool.”

“The balcony door is hard to open. We deserve better than this!”

“The waitress didn’t smile enough. The pillows are too firm.”

“I’m going to talk to someone about our concerns.”

She painted her nails while she waited.

“Result!” he cried when he finally returned. “An upgrade and a free dinner!”

“That’s what I’m talking about!”

They moved rooms and were content until they heard a young child crying incessantly.

He rubbed his hands together. “I’m going to talk to someone about our concerns.”

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  1. Paul Lewthwaite says

    February 5, 2023 at 5:49 am

    Hehe…the risk of never being happy with one’s lot so to speak. Dialogue conveyed the story really well.

    Reply
  2. Eszter Molnar says

    February 5, 2023 at 5:54 am

    Thank you, Paul!

    Reply
  3. Patricia Stott-Prince says

    February 5, 2023 at 9:56 am

    Oh, I know that couple!!! well done.

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    • Eszter Molnar says

      February 5, 2023 at 10:26 am

      ? Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Patty Panni says

    February 8, 2023 at 11:22 am

    What’s the quote…perfection is the enemy of good? This was great!!

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  5. Pamela Cartlidge says

    February 17, 2023 at 8:14 am

    I know people like this. Well done.

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