Hands full shelling spring peas and chopping artichokes for ragu.
Valentina said hi through the window. Bare-backed and pushing a wheelbarrow of flowers she stopped all the clocks.
Elbow-deep in pasta dough. “Supper’s at six.â€
A bare wrist held high, her reply.
Did you know that according to the Urban Dictionary, clock stopper means someone very ugly? Obviously, I’m reclaiming it.Â
I like your version of “clock stopper” much better. I will be there at 6:00!
Hahaha! “Clock stopper” means “someone very ugly.” Love it! Great post btw.
Yeah, dinner at 6? The Kingdom will be there too. Yum! 😉
i really like this, visually delicious. Save a spot for me too!
I love thinking of someone lifting just a wrist as a reply, I sat with that image for a extra moment.
a busy kitchen and supper at 6, it conjures a time when clocks stopped for life. (not so much now)
I’ve heard that expression meaning ugly, but I totally took it as lovely from your ‘blaster.
Love that last line, especially.
Lovely post. But here it looks as though the clock stopper is far from ugly. And yes, loved the ending.
Fantastic! I loved this intimate little story. It’s sensual without being lurid. Nicely done. Thanks so much for linking it up!
I know a clock stopper, er I shouldn’t say that out loud should I. 😉 I am ready to eat, fresh pasta sounds great.
Well, that depends on whether she’s one of the pretty ones or not… Dinner’s turning out to be quite a party. 🙂