Somewhere on this busy street the culprit Janus was hiding. The time of the assignation was near. If he didn’t show up with Janus in tow, he knew he was finished.
Suddenly a flash of orange streaked past the fish vendor. Diving through torsos and between legs, arms outstretched, crawling painfully on his knees, he caught the miscreant. The job was done.
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He knocked on her door. When it opened, Janus leapt into her arms.
“Oh you darling!” She buried her face in the tabby’s fur. “He wasn’t any trouble, was he?”
“Oh no!” he said, handing her the roses.
genre: fiction; word count: 100; Rochelle Wisoff-Fields kindly invites us to join the Friday Fictioneers in their weekly creative quests of a hundred words or less. Photo prompt © Roger Bultot. Click on the frog and join in!
This Jolly Beggar 
Fastest way to a woman’s heart
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Treat her pet right and all will be well. 😉
~🕊Dora
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A cat and roses? How can she resist!
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Iain,
A winning combination! 😉
~🕊Dora
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Janus is such a good bad guy name. I wasn’t expecting it to be a cat though. Good tale, Dora!
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Mason,
I was going to use “McCavity” but thought that might give it away too soon! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
~🕊Dora
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Haha! definately. I love Cats!
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A nice twist – and the roses are an excellent touch that adds a new layer to the story.
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Penny,
I was hoping it would work out that way! Thank you.
~🕊Dora
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lol, great reveal of Janus’ identity.
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Trent,
Haha! Thought I’d try my hand at a twist! Glad you enjoyed it. :>)
~🕊Dora
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I recommend cat nip, mixed in with the roses,
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Michael,
Janus would love that!
~🕊Dora
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I enjoyed reading this, Dora. Love the twist. Great name for a cat too 🙂
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Adele,
It does seem fitting, given the way he acts with our poor hero as opposed to his mistress! Glad you liked the story.🙂
~🕊Dora
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Janus just having a little fun! Enjoyed the suspense!
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Tricia,
He can play the villain when it suits him! Glad you liked it. 🙂
~🕊Dora
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What a lovely and romantic story, Dora. He’s a very smart man.
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Lisa,
He passed the Janus test at least! Glad you enjoyed the story.
~🕊Dora
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🙂
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Yay! Successful cat hunting!
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Anne,
It’s James Bond stuff.
~🕊Dora
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He did well to catch little Janus in that crowd. He’s a keeper 🙂
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Ali,
Our hero and Janus have a common interest. 🙂
~🕊Dora
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I can hear purring. Fun story D!
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T.,
Janus is happy to be home. For sure. Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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Phew! All is well that ends well.
Roses and pets do the trick!
Here is my story- The Red T-Shirt
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Anita,
That’s a wrap for a happy ending. 😀
~🕊Dora
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That was a fun chase and a great twist, I love it. And that lady bettergive the MC a chance: caring well for the pet and roses–great potential.
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Gabi,
I’m with you! He’s proven his worth so far. 😀 Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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Dear Dora,
I could hear the spy-flick music playing in the background. 😉 Cute story. I love a happy ending.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Our unsung hero deserved a musical score, something like “Chopsticks” heard from an open window?! 😄 Glad you enjoyed the story!
Aleichem shalom,
~🕊Dora
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That was a twist I wasn’t expecting! A delightful tale Dora.
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Keith,
I’m thrilled you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.
~🕊Dora
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Excellent misdirect, great ending 🙂
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Linda,
I’m stuck on love these past couple of prompts, and happy endings! 😄Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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a little bit of misdirection but it works. well done. 🙂
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Plaridel,
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
~🕊Dora
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Loved the way the cat was so important he risked life and limb to catch it. He must be truly in love. Nicely done.
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Michael,
He really did go the extra mile but it was a dire situation. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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I wonder if he was responsible for Janus’s escape in the first place. A nice subtle misdirection at the beginning with a warm ending to the story.
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James,
You mean maybe he let Janus out “accidentally” until it was time to return him?! Haha. Perish the thought! Thank you for the kind comments.
~🕊Dora
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You never know the male mind when it comes to relationships.
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Hmm. I hear the female mind is the dickens too. 😂 The cat could have been a test of compatibility.
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Awww … who doesn’t enjoy a cat and roses?
Gosh … this was a bit of an edge-of-your-seat tale for awhile.
Good ending, Dora. Be safe
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Glad you enjoyed my “thriller”. 🌹Thank you!
🕊Dora
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Haha haha oh cats can be such terrors, can’t they? Great story.
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Laurie,
They can be contrary as it suits them! Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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Very nice misdirect. I really enjoyed that!
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Brenda,
I’m so glad! Thank you!
~🕊Dora
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In my house this week, it’s been the black streak who took a liking to making sure I knew just where the electricians and restoration crew was. She didn’t get in their way, just talked to them.
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Haha! Did they answer back or did the cat get their tongue? 😜Thanks for stopping by Bear!
~🕊Dora
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Lol!😆 they did talk to her which only encouraged her to howl louder.
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The ultimate way to win a woman over!❤️
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He did his due diligence and it paid off! 😉
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