Photo copyright: Roger Bultot
Keyley glanced up at her mother. “Mommy, what”s the blue light on the stove.”
“It’s a flame. Never touch it. You’ll get hurt,” said Jamie.
“Can I help,” said Keyley.
“No, because the pancakes are ready,” said Jamie.
“Yummy.”
Jamie’s cell buzzed on the counter. “Would you go wake Ethan and Daddy?”
With a mischievous grin Keyley said, “O.K.”
Throughout breakfast, Jamie spoke with her boss. At its conclusion, she ignited the wick on a scented candle to remove the horrible smell, which filled the kitchen. As she removed the griddle, she realized her mistake too late.
A very simple mistake without much consequences I hope 🙂
Maybe next weeks prompt will tie into this story.
Boom industry?
Good piece.
Oh, there was a boom.
Oh no! Gas, distractions, and candles: not a good mixture. I really liked the build-up. The stressed mother rang very true.
Any homemaker gets stressed, when the kids are home for a week or two. Thanks for reading.
Good story covering a very tragic mistake.
Sometimes it’s the simple things, which cause the most grief.
Pancakes might be slightly burned, ha.
Slightly burned, LOL!
Dear Cole, Well, she’s a bad cook and her nerves are probably shot. Good story! Nan
Thanks Nan, she’s having a bad day.
Only one way to check the horrible smell, light a matchstick. A big booming end to the story.
Thanks. A simple mistake, but a large hole in the building.
Shudder! I have a gas stove and I’m constantly worried one of us will forget it on…
Sorry, if I made you O.C.D about the stove.
Nah… all good!