Another sort of thrilling story that I came up with. I quite like this one
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The Green Ribbon
Nancy and Darren had been child-hood friends for as long as they could remember. They’re Mom’s had been friends before they were even born. They would stay together forever.
When Nancy was about two she had started coming out to play with a green ribbon around her neck. “What a cute little ribbon!” Darren’s mother would exclaim and her Mom would smile approvingly. Darren tugged at the ribbon. “Oh no no no. That’s Nancy’s ribbon.” And her mother would put her on her knee.
The years passed and now Nancy was 13. She and Darren were still friends. Walking home from school Darren asked her something. “You’re always wearing that ribbon! When will you take it off?” He asked. Nancy would have a clouded look and respond. “When the time is right I will tell you.” Darren, still mystified, just nodded.
A few more years passed and Nancy was 16. Darren and her were now Boy friend and Girlfriend. While driving in Darren’s car he asked her yet again. “You’re always wearing that ribbon! When will you take it off?” Nancy smiled at him and answered. “When the time is right I will show you.” Darren, once again, nodded.
Many years passed and now Nancy was 45. While sitting with her husband, Darren, she smiled. Darren smiled with her, hearing the snores of they’re sleeping children. Darren looked at her and asked. “You’re always wearing that ribbon! When will you take it off?” He asked. Nancy sighed and answered. “When the time is right I will show you.” Darren sighed as well and went on hearing the peaceful snores of his children.
Many many years passed and Nancy was laying on her deathbed. She was now 73. Nancy sighed and gave her husband a tender look. “Darren, my children have grown, I’ve had a wonderful career and I have the love of my life so now I think you deserve to know what this green ribbon is for.” She looked at him and smiled. Darren nodded, tears glistening in his eyes. Nancy reached for the green ribbon around her neck and pulled it loose. Nancy head rolled onto the floor.
