“How far is it?” My wife whined.
“Not too long, my love”, I glanced nervously at the map on my mobile.
“Well, this sucks. Street after street of the same old shit.”
I didn’t take her bait.
“I hate this street”; we passed by the Royal Palace without giving it a glimpse.
“I hate this city”, Teatro Real went past, unacknowledged.
“I hate this country”, I didn’t bother to mention that we crossed Plaza de la Villa.
“I hate this useless honeymoon.”
“We are here”, I smiled, jabbing my thumb towards Chocolateria San Gines.
“I love you.”
She was hungry.
L.E.R.T 
I definitely believe that chocolate is the answer to many problems, but I am not sure what the future holds for this marriage. Great story!
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Chocolate is a very potent, albeit temporary solution for problems. I’ve seen people hopelessly in love split after marriage and people who were totally opposites make it work. So there is a chance… Thanks for the read and comment, Cheers. Varad
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I fear he’s in for a life of trying to appease the goddess.
And when she’s overweight from eating all that chocolate she’ll probably be angry with him for buying it for her.
Good job setting the scene and characters here.
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As I mentioned above, I can easily see this scenario playing out as well. Thanks a lot for the comment. Glad you liked the story. Cheers, Varad
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I’m going to be optimistic and say he knew how she was when he married her and knows how to please her. I hope all goes well once she eats. Good writing, Varad. 🙂 — Suzanne
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Thanks a lot for the kind words, Suzanne. It’s been really enlightening reading the comments. The same scene evoking different emotions. It’s all in the eyes of the beholder, wouldn’t you say? Glad you liked the story. Cheers, Varad
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This reminds me of a Snickers candy bar commercial that runs on TV. The person is grumpy and not themselves, but one bite and they’re back to normal. Well done, Varad.
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Thanks a lot for the kind words. I remember the snickers ad as well. Though, that was not what I was going for. But I get how this would have reminded you of the commercial. Cheers, Varad
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She sounds like a person you don’t want to know when she’s hungry. Nicely written with a fantastic twist
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Yes. She is Ms. Crankypants when she is hungry. Thank you for the kind words. Cheers, Varad
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When the wife wants chocolate… 🙂 Maybe he should keep an emergency supply close to hand!
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Not San Gines’ Churros and hot chocolate dip though. He would need a sorcerer’s robe to have a stash on him. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Varad
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Very fun! I suspect this marriage may not last.
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That seems to be the consensus across the comments section. 😀 thanks for the comment
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I have a son like that! He gets so cranky when he’s Hangry. Loved your story – it’s brilliant. :o)
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Thank you for the kind words 🙂
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Thank goodness the place hadn’t closed down in the meantime! Lovely, well crafted tale – love that repetition before the pay off. Great stuff
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Google was our Hero’s best friend. Thanks a lot for the comment. Cheers, Varad
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My pleasure 🙂
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This may not last long given his acute observations and her obvious reservations. This marriage certainly has its limitations. Excellent writing, though.
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In current times, absolutely. Thanks for the comment. Cheers
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Fine ending, Varad. Some people get “hangry” when it’s late in the day. Chocolate solves ALL kinds of problems. Good job!
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Hah! Hangry. That’s a good word. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers, Varad
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It’s all over America — a combination of Hungry and Angry. It was in a commercial for Snickers. Need I say more??? Haha! 😀
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Oh there was a snickers add along the same lines here in India as well. They missed a trick in not using ‘hangry’ here. It would have been the new rage in social media here
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Hey, maybe you can start a rage now! 😀
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Ah, he already knows and understand her. I think their marriage might make it beyond the honeymoon. 🙂
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I like your optimism. But doesn’t it take two to tango? Thanks for dropping by. Cheers, Varad
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Yes. I had been going to add that she also needs to give the same in return, but your story wasn’t really from that viewpoint so I went with less is more, but I guess it wasn’t. 🙂
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No, it definitely was not from her point of view. Maybe his perseverance might make a difference to their relationship. Only time will tell (or me, in a later story 😆)
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Welcome to this crazy group, Verad!
I like to think he knows her quite well so is hurrying to fill her belly, so they can return and visit properly when she isn’t so focused on replenishing…. Otherwise, they are doomed to misery!
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Thank you Dale. I’m enjoying the adventure so far. Long may it continue. And, yes he has made it a point to know her well. That’s something apparently she needs to understand and work with. Cheers, Varad
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😊
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Only the best chocolate for her perhaps, 😉
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If that doesn’t help, God save them.
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Great spin on the story! Chocolate is my favorite food group. Your story is delightfully delicious! Nan
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Thanks for the comment, Nan. Cheers
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Wise man. Chocolate fixes everything 🙂
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Chocolate does fix most things. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Varad
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Hopefully she will calm down with the Serotonin after eating the chocolates and have a fun rest of the honeymoon .
Great story!
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Hopefully, yes. Thanks for dropping by. Cheers, Varad
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Dear Varad,
First, Welcome to Friday Fictioneers!
If this honeymoon is any indication of what his wife is like, I predict a miserable life for him. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS I fixed your link, it was leading back to my page for some reason. Be sure when you link your post that your story URL goes in the designated box.
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Thanks a lot for the warm welcome, Rochelle. I hope to have a lot of fun, interact with fellow writers and hopefully learn something through Friday Fictioneers. And thanks a lot for the comment.
I don’t know what I did wrong during linking my post. Thanks again for fixing it.
Cheers,
Varad
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I don’t give that marriage long
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Fate has weird ways of working, My friend. Hopefully theirs has something good in store for them. Thanks for the comment. Cheers
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The way to a woman’s…heart, runs right past a Godiva’s chocolate shop.
Candy’s dandy,
But liquor’s quicker 🙂
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Ah! if only it was that simple, my friend. Thanks for the comment. Cheers, Varad
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