When Michael and guests got their first glimpse of Tessa in her flattering wedding gown, there were gasps of recognition. Becca had worked a miracle transforming the old white prom dress.
Michael took Tessa’s hand when her father offered it, then leaned over and whispered, “I’ve dreamt about you in that dress for years.”
Tessa whispered back, “You’ll have to help me with the zipper later.”
Michael’s eyes went wide. She squeezed his hand hard, and they both laughed out loud as if all alone.
When they settled, the minister said, “Obviously a private joke. Can we begin now?”
Note: Becca is Michael’s sister.
Written in response to Charli Mills February 14, 2022, prompt at Carrot Ranch Literary: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story about zippers. What are the zippers for? What challenges do they present to the story? Go where the prompt leads!
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Sue Spitulnik 
02/22/2022 at 14:45
The big moment arrives, ready for unzipping! All those emotions, memories, and hope. I love how the couple shares a laugh as if they are alone at that moment, Sue.
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02/24/2022 at 10:52
I felt the love between these two. Nicely done.
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02/25/2022 at 09:01
Charli is setting these two up pretty handily with this prompt. Or should I say, you are handling the prompts deftly for your characters.
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02/25/2022 at 10:33
Hopefully Michael was able to make it through the ceremony!
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03/01/2022 at 21:39
The laughing as if alone made this story extra special. Good one Sue.
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