Lemon Squares and Stupid Boys
by: Ronovan
“What’s wrong, Becky?”
“I don’t get it, Jonesy.” I kept my eyes on the people across the street. “Why would Old Chubs kick Mrs. P out? She’s lived here longer than anyone else.”
“Your dad said her sons won’t help her pay the rent since Mr. P died.”
“Ugh! Boys are so stupid and mean!”
“Really?” Jonesy asked.
I glared at him. “You don’t count. You know what I mean.”
Brown eyes stared at me.
“Besides, who is going to make us lemon squares now? Mom can’t make them. She pretty much sucks at those.” I thought for a moment. I thought so hard my brain hurt. “Wait! Maybe she could sell lemon squares and make money for rent.” I jumped up.
“Sit down, Becky,” Jonesy said. “It’s too late. They’re bringing her out now.”
I watched a policeman help Mrs. P down the steps. Chubs stood on the sidewalk, and looked up at the window of the apartment. The flowerbox was full and overflowing with purple and yellow somethings.
“I hate him,” I said.
“Hate’s one of the biggest little words there is.”
“Hush up, Jonesy.” I wasn’t in the mood to hear what was right and wrong. I knew people had to pay bills and stuff, I just hated that her sons were so stupid. Six sons and they couldn’t put in a little each to help her with bills? “She did all the nasty stuff for them when they were babies. They should do something.”
The door opened behind us. “Becky, it’s time for lunch.” I looked up at Mom. She glanced at Chubs and frowned. “Make sure to clean Jonesy’s feet off before he comes in and hang his leash up. You keep throwing it on the floor. He’s yours remember, so you have to do things right.” Mom closed the door.
I looked down and scratched Jonesy’s golden head. “You better take care of me when I get older, Jonesy or no more hotdogs for snacks when Mom isn’t looking.”
Jonesy licked my face. “Eww … Jonesy, I know where that tongues been!”
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Sweetly funny and bittersweet at the same time. I like Becky a lot; I can imagine her having all sorts of adventures with Jonesy.
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Thank you. Channeling my inner 12 year old girl was a bit difficult. But I tried.
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totally didn’t expect Jonesy to be a dog. I enjoyed it and now I’m craving lemon squares!
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Well I thought a 12 year old doesn’t WANT to know the grown up stuff but these days does. Jonesy is kind of her way to put that side of herself onto him. 🙂 Better than talking to herself. 🙂
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Oh I totally get it! I think it’s a great way to get the story out and still keep the kid innocent
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🙂
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Jonesy was a puppy! such a cute story and loved the line ‘Hates one of the biggest little words there is” Loved it.
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Well, the thought from my mind was that a 12 year old knows a lot, but sometimes doesn’t want to know it. Jonesy is that other side sometimes.
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Oh yes 12 year olds know and understand more that the adults give them credit for but lack in wisdom which comes from experience which as you said Jonesy can well make up for..
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Wow, I love the twist. Didn’t expect Jonesy to me a dog! I also feel like lemon squares now
Nice tale.
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Thank you! The lemon squares seem to be a hit. 🙂 And thank you very much for the like and Follow. I went to your page and definitely keep writing. Every article you write has a reader needing to find it and read it. Plus I WANT AN ABOUT YOU PAGE!!! Did I shout? Basically I want to know about you. 😀
Much Respect
Ronovan
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Aww haha! I was just thinking of writing an about me after seeing yours – looked funky. Thanks for visiting my page!
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http://aminaahmedsblog.wordpress.com/about-2/ here it is!
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Really nice story. The twist at the end was a nice surprise, loved it Ronovan! 🙂
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I think I am getting predictable.
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I wouldn’t say that at all. I had to read it twice because there was nothing to suggest Jonesy was a dog. It was a great twist – unpredictable in every sense. Keep it up!
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Great story – the dialogue made it really interesting, and the twist was fun! I never saw that coming!
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Reblogged this on Dazzling Whimsy and commented:
“Hate’s one of the biggest little words there is.”
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I love the name Jonesy! And I was under the impression he was an elder brother, hehe. Love it! There better be a follow up…
PS Can you believe I’ve never tried a lemon square?!
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🙂 I’m allergic to lemons. 😀 But they were the first thing to pop into my mind so I just got out of the way and typed it. 😀
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Aw that means you’re not sour 😛 haha
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The whole story I thought Jonesy was another person… A boy perhaps – LOL. Sure was a surprise a the end. Have to agree that the son’s should have all gotten together to help out. If they have the means, they should have.
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🙂 Twelve year old girls know a lot but don’t want to. Jonesy was the way for her to hear the other side without having to admit to it or agree with it.
Plus it was a way to show how she would change from serious to another direction at a lick from her best friend.
I hope I channeled my inner 12 year old girl well enough.
Much Respect
Ronovan
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Omg ,Ron You got me craving lemon squares! Nice twist.. M Night 😛
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Did you make those yourself?
This post was Sweeet. 🙂
Very nicely written, with some real food for thought.
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I love the title, so clever. Good job incorporating the six sons in the story. It’s always a risk writing as a child of the opposite gender. Good job!
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Opposite gend . . . oh . . . yeah. I’m a boy. 🙂 I channeled my internal 12 year old girl.
Thank you!
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Author Pete Fromm, who lives here in Missoula and who is a very generous soul, wrote a novel using this method. There is now a movie based on that story.
http://www.petefromm.com/?p=18
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Would be nice to be able to write like that.
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Loved the tale, very nice style. The twist was surprising and lovely.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Surprising and with a great line – “Hate’s one of the biggest little words there is.” Nice job!
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Thank you! My inner 12 year old girl came out. o,O
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[…] story prompt, write about a child’s perspective of an adult situation. For an example, click HERE for Lemon Squares and Stupid Boys, a bit of flash fiction I wrote back in June of 2014 for Writing […]
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