I recently saw a writing prompt which was, “Write a story that includes the phrase \u201cMaybe in another life.\u201d”. Here’s what I wrote! I hope you enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A pink umbrella. It was unusual, to say the least. But Elion couldn\u2019t help but follow it, silently tracing its pattern through the rain, watching as it bobbed and weaved its way over to the small alley where Elion was working. She held her breath, hand pausing over the canvas which was just beginning to be drawn on.
\t\u201cIt\u2019s raining.\u201d The owner of the umbrella\u2019s voice was playful, though its melodious lilt wasn\u2019t lost on Elion.
\t\u201cYeah. I\u2019m not an idiot.\u201d Elion was sharp in her retaliation, though she couldn\u2019t help but feel strangely\u2026captivated by this stranger- with her pink hair that matched her umbrella and by her hat with its small, but bright pawprint.
\tThe stranger laughed brightly, \u201cDidn\u2019t think you were. Do you not have an umbrella?\u201d
\tThere wasn\u2019t much Elion could say in response. She shook her head, turning back to the painting, studying in it the faint glow of the streetlamps. \u201cNo. I like the rain\u201d.
\tThe stranger cocked her head, though her voice was as bright as ever, \u201cYou\u2019ll ruin your outfit. And your painting,\u201d She held out the umbrella, an almost dare in her eyes, the water droplets catching the light- and Elion\u2019s eyes- as they fell off the umbrella, \u201cHere. Take it\u201d
\tElion furrowed her brow, \u201c…What about you? You\u2019ll be the one ruining your outfit, then.\u201d
\tThe stranger just winked at Elion, \u201cDon\u2019t worry about it. I\u2019ll be fine.\u201d
\tAnd with that she was gone. Had turned and walked away, ignoring Elion\u2019s protests of \u201cWait! I don\u2019t\u2026\u201d
Elion trailed off in frustration, her hand wrapped tightly around the umbrella. She studied it, a small smile on her face. It was pretty. And\u2026and quite thoughtful.
\tHer thoughts turned back to the pink-haired stranger. How confident she was. How playful. Picking up her canvas, she tucked it back into her bag, thinking to herself as she got up. Maybe\u2026maybe in another life, things would\u2019ve been different. Maybe they could\u2019ve gotten to know each other more. Maybe the only remnant Elion had of her wouldn\u2019t have been the umbrella.
\tMaybe.
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