Sheila waited nervously in the lobby. Soon, she was to be called in for the interview. Looking down at her plain clothes and worn out sandals, she thought, “Will they even consider me?” The other candidates looked so stylish!
But she was not the only one, who was out of the place at the huge Film Design studio.
Placed in the middle of life-like paintings of Cherubs, Nymphs and landscapes, was a huge photograph of a pink diamond against a black background. It just did not fit!
Her turn came and the overbearing boss threw a question without even looking up, “I saw you checking out the diamond picture in the lobby. If you were me, what would you name it?
“The Pink Panther,” Sheila answered.
“Why,” he asked with interest.
“First, because the diamond in the picture is flawed just like it was in the film ‘The Pink Panther’.”
“And second,” she paused looking around at the posters of Aishwarya. “Your favourite star was in that film.”
Sheila nailed the job!
(This image reminded me of the series of films -‘The Pink Panther’. In the film, a flawed pink diamond is used as major plot device. Famous Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan acted in the movie. Find her picture below from the film ‘The Pink Panther’. She will soon be seen in a new film ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’)
(Image courtesy Google)
This is my entry to the flash fiction challenge, Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers hosted by the lovely Priceless Joy. We are given a photo prompt and approximately 75-175 words with which to create our stories. This challenge is open to all who would like to participate. Please CLICK HERE for more. Thank you Jade M Wong for the image!
I loved the movie especially…what’s his name..? Jacques Cl. I thought he was hilarious 😁😁😁
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Yes he was dear! Thanks a lot for coming over and commenting😀
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Nicely done for a difficult prompt.
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Thanks a lot YS… can’t wait to read your take😀
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It is much more mundane. 🙂
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Nice take on the prompt, I like how you used the film – although I prefer the original film with Peter Sellars from the 1960s! Good work 🙂
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Thanks a lot Iain… Yes, this film was not well received! I will try to watch the original version.
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Clever Sheila, very observant! Great story 🙂
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Thank you Ali.. Can’t wait to read yours😀
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Good start shivangi… Nice story
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Glad you liked it Akhila😀👏💐
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👍👍👍
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Wonderful, Shivangi! 😊🌻
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Thank you Tonya💐😀
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😊
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Great story Shivangi! I love that she was able to get the job because of her quick thinking about naming the pink diamond the Pink Panther!
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Glad you liked it PJ… Yes, that was quick thinking on her part:)
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a creatively done unique take, Shivangi! 😀
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Thank you for your lovely comment😀
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you’re welcome, Shivangi!
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Sheila’s astute observation of the picture helped her land the job she wanted! 🙂 Great story!
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Perfectly summed up…Thanks so much…:)
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All the best
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Thank you😀
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Happy she was paying attention to the right movies. If it was me, I’d be out the door. It wasn’t one of my favourite movies and I wouldn’t have remembered those details. Great write. A unique take that worked well.
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Thanks a lot Mandi for finding it unique. Hahaha yes the film is not that great😀
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Being able to think quickly was a much more employable skill than being able to dress stylishly! I don’t think I’ve seen that version of The Pink Panther, though I know the old Peter Sellers version. Good story, Shivangi. 🙂
I actually thought I’d posted this comment several hours a go. I’ve just switched on my kindle and found it still sat here! Sorry for the delay.
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Hahaha that’s okay Louise… Always great to hear from you😀😀😀. Thank you for liking the story😀
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You’re welcome, Shivangi. 🙂 It’s always a pleasure to visit.
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Thanks a lot😀😀😀
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Lovely story. I don’t know the film and was just wondering why she got the job. It can be interesting to know. You write beautifully Shivangi. I love your posts. Well done!
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So kind of you to say that… The pink panther was the name of a pink diamond and the plot revolved around it. Do watch the older version, you may not like the newer version. Indian actress starred in the newer film so it is more special for Indians but the older one is a better version. Thank you for stopping by and for your heart warming comments😀😀😀
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You are a good writer. Thank you.
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That’s very kind of you. Thank you😀
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Nice take on the prompt Shivangi 🙂
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Thanks a lot😀😀😀
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That was smart thinking on her part. Brains count 😊
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They do Jacqueline! Thankfully! Thanks a lot for your lovely comment😀
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