She loved the expansive views from the apartment windows and always stood there to take it all in. A plush apartment in the heart of Manhattan was far beyond her dreams and some days MaryRose woke up expecting to find herself back in the country home where her family had lived for generations.
Eight months of living in the luxury apartment that came with her contract had not diminished her awe of the place and she always looked in amazement at the mega-rich stars who came to the penthouse in their helicopters and fast cars.
Inside, she was just a country girl who got lucky and often enough she felt like a bumpkin next to all the opulence around her.
A flash from a camera startled her. It was the infernal paparazzi in a helicopter and she was sure that the weekend tabloids would be carrying a scintillating headline “MaryRose bares it all.”
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
Thank you, Iain Kelly, for the photo and Priceless Joy for hosting this charming platform where we unleash our stories
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Good one my friend
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Thank you Drew 🙂
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Oh no! She didn’t have any clothes on when they snapped her picture! Wonderful story Jacqueline. It really drew me into the story.
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Thank you, PJ. I’m glad you enjoyed it. The poor thing thought that she had her privacy up there in the skyscraper, but celebrities are hardly allowed their privacy.
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That’s the truth! LOL!
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Great story, nice take on the prompt.
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Thank you Iain. I appreciate your comments.
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A lovely story and, surprise!, fun! Note to self: we are never alone and nearly always visible. Hey, a rose by any name can be naked 😀
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Ha,ha. We are never alone even when we think we are 🙂
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Oh dear
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Nice, Jacqueline.
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Thank you.
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Lol. She’s a celebrity now. She should know better than to walk by giant windows naked. Don’t think the folks at home (or otherwise) are going to let her live this one down. Maybe more movie roles or performances? A steep price to pay.
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The life of a celebrity can have it’s downsides and I agree with you that her folks aren’t going to be excited seeing her nude in the magazines. A steep price indeed.
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Nice one…well structured!
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Many thanks Robert 🙂
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Oops..that was quite an ending. I am in awe 🙂
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Thank you for reading and your kind comment 🙂
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This is a beautiful piece. I love it!
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