This week’s Trifextra asked us to add to one of our own previous 33-word challenges. I chose this one, as it received quite a lot of attention, and I personally felt 33 words weren’t ever enough first time round.
Twice already she’d told him. Today would be the third time. The charm. She waited outside the office with butterflies churning. Today was February 29th, and he had to say yes this time.
It wasn’t that she minded waiting; she’d wait for him forever, but he desperately needed to be loved.
He came out of his office and didn’t see her.
The bullet went wide.
Natalie Amatera 
Yes to what? I’m so curious!
February the 29th is the one day a woman can ask a man to marry her. Leap year.
Interesting! I hadn’t heard that one. Poor girl. I like “The bullet went wide,” although I am starting to wonder about the relationship here. Sounds very one-sided, possibly even stalker-y.
Ha ha! The using the ol’ noodle!
I’m sure he’ll say yes.
For her sake I hope he does
That made me smile, I hope she hasn’t waited for twelve years though. 🙂
I hope last time was only a year or six months ago.
And I have my fingers crossed. Hopefully, the answer will be yes this time.
I love this! Im hoping for a yes
I like this idea. I saw a movie once where the lady was going to do this and everything went wrong. I hope he says yes, but if he doesn’t, she may want to move on 🙂
You’ve done a great job of adding to the suspense of the first entry. She must be so frustrated.
Bullet went wide what? You can’t leave it there! Another 33 words! And another!
Wow! I didn’t see that coming.
I am still holding my breath to know what happens -a yes or no?
Oh! Wow! I did not expect that. What a way to add some more to the story. You’ve captured me, once again.
I love the ending. Which way does it go? It’s a vague and ominous ending that leaves one questioning.