Antique Birthday Surprise

Micro-Flash Fiction, by C.J. Heck

Sandra loved Josh, but after six months, she had accepted that the love was probably one-sided. However, last Saturday, her birthday held a sweet surprise.

When he arrived for their date, he placed a beautifully wrapped and beribboned box in her hand. Inside was a small antique hinged eyeglass case covered in brown leather. 

Interesting.  This was something Ben Franklin might have owned in his time. 

When she opened the eyeglass case, there was an antique skeleton key glued to the inside bottom. Inside the lid was a neatly printed note on a small rectangle of gold embossed stationery. It was also glued.

“The key to my heart.  I’ve loved you always and I will forever. Josh.”

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