I don’t manage to take part in “Friday Fictioneers very often these days, but tonight I decided I just needed to write a story for the prompt. If you’re interested in taking part in writing stories of 100 words or less, hop over to Rochelle’s place and get the rules. My story this week is 99 words and is below the picture prompt, which comes to us from Dale Rogerson.
LAST CURTAIN CALL
“Look at her!” Claire whispered to Bryant standing beside her at the far right end of the line of actors. “Curtsying as if she’s greeting royalty, feigning humility when she’s loving every clap of their hands.”
“She’s a glutton for praise, all right.”
“That role should have been mine. I should have worn those gorgeous gowns instead of these ugly jodhpurs.”
“Well, at least you’re her understudy.”
“Hmmm, yes … well … not for long.”
“What, you’re quitting?” Bryant asked, shocked.
“No,” Claire said, a curious gleam in her eye. “She’s taking an unexpected leave of absence.”
The Happy Wordcrafter 
One who is not in the mood to “wait her turn”, I see… Such viciousness is going on behind the scenes!
The jealous understudy – I hope its worth it for in the end, but I fear she is bound to be caught!
Yes, she’s not too smart — whispering about her jealousy right on stage. Even stage whispers carry. 🙂
I’m not sure Claire is any more deserving of the part
Dear Sandra,
It didn’t work for Tonya Harding and I don’t think it will work for Claire. 😉 Nice to see you in our neck of the woods this week. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
Not sure that’s not the best way to get a role!
She “doesn’t play well with others.”
The claws are out! Nice piece.
Thank you.
Dark deeds in the wings. I hope the period of absence isn’t too long!
Oh; those behind the scenes moments of jealousy that play out behind the curtain – a plot for murder.
Uhoh! Crafty Claire is planning an evil deed! Nicely done 🙂
Thank you.
Sounds to me like this is a clear case of expected unexpectedness
Oooo….sinister!