This week’s curious photo prompt is provided by the indomitable Dale Rogerson, aka the Crazy Canuck.
The start of the summer season is always a red letter event for the little café in the square.
The walls and roof of the terrasse are rolled back, giving a much more spacious feel.
Tables and chairs, freshly sanded and varnished, are set out under parasols on the side-walk.
And this year, for the first time, large flower pots delineate the property.
Hey patron, one of the locals asks, is that wife of yours still at her mother’s in Portugal?
Mmm, Rafa winks at me, continuing to water his flourishing pot plants, I don’t think she’ll be coming back.
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Interesting tale. It’s possible that he did away with his wife or she really is in Portugal and has decided not to return. Either way, he is happy taking care of his cafe and plants.
Rafa wouldn’t harm a fly.
Did I mention that I get free beer all summer?
Ha.Sounds like he has a notorious green thumb. All the better to hide the blood I suppose. Nicely done.
Yes, I wonder what secret Rafa is keeping.
Ah CE your reputation precedes you. Maybe she really is with her mother and he has turned his attention to something more low maintenance. Like potted plants.
Sounds like the narrator is complicit in the crime.
Pushing up daisies, no doubt.
More than the pot plants making him smile.
This is sinister. what if her soul decides to haunt the place.
Great dark humour in this piece.
I think as guest we should be glad he didn’t go the way of meat-pies… but can you hide the reek from the soil?
Are there any meat dishes we should avoid?
Your grim sense of humour always comes up with something colourful and polished!
Pour de belles fleurs ! Il faut un bon engrais.
Who would look there? Disposal of the body cunningly achieved.
A fresh start all round.
and flowers for the departed.