The new prompt for this week's challenge is
...the red box...
Details are here
The first one.
Donning
carefully chosen clothing, she took greater care than usual. Silken hose were
eased with close attention over toe and ankle. The silken lining of the suit
whispered as she slid it on. Ensuring all buttons were fastened and
seams straight she studied her reflection. At last, her time had come, not only her time,
but a time of triumph for her sex. Ready, she strode down the stairs with determination.
Grasping the red box, she opened the front door. A bank of flashing cameras and
a chorus of voices met her.
“
Ready for your first budget then darlin’...? ”
Love it. Maybe if we did have a woman as chancellor we wouldn't be in such a mess!
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Well written :)
Sweep, sweep ;) I blame the bankers ...
ReplyDeleteNice one! I wonder if that day will ever come ... Enjoyed dwelling on the story, and the possibiity. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely piece, I enjoyed this.
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