RE: STACH Short Story Contest #10: 199 words-10SBD prize pool!
The Promised Day
As he entered the cafeteria, Jose fixed his gaze on the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. He had to meet her so he approached to the table and introduced himself, her name was Ana. After spending time with her in an engaging conversation, Jose realizes that she is the woman he would like to marry.
Jose asks Ana to marry him on a beautiful beach facing the sea and they seal their love with a kiss and dreams of a life together. Ana feels happy and prepares for her wedding by buying the most beautiful dress and decorating the room with wonderful white lilies.
On the promised day, Ana arrives to the church on the arm of her father, relatives and friends await the entrance of the bride, but the bridegroom has not arrived the church and the bride is worried. After a while, a friend of hers informs everyone that a terrible accident has happened and Jose died in the place.
On the beach where she committed herself, Ana looks at the horizon and longs for the life she could have had with Jose, her heart is broken and not even time will heal that wound.
Excellent