Late for the Heist - The Musical
A Love Story Microfiction for the Micro Heist Challenge! (Not sorry)
"Mommy, Daddy, how did you two meet?" said Ella and Dana, inquisitively.
"Well..." I replied with a smirk, sitting at the piano and excitedly tinkling the keys.
"We met at your dad's workplace" replied Janie, as she slid on top of the piano.
I then started jamming out a Broadway-style melody.
"I was working at an art gallery
Deep in the heart of Chelsea
The haunt of indie art lovers
The target for many robbers"
"That's where I come in," singsonged Janie.
"One day a redhead wandered in
Didn't know she was full of sin
She was scoping out the place
Looking at the security case
Down in our little gallery
Her name was Janie, she said
About the gallery, she had read
The one with all the trees
The one by Ron Milewicz"
"You were a criminal, Mom?" the twins gasped.
"I tried to be a criminal
Had the heist all planned
That painting was mine
But, destiny had a different design
Your dad invited me on a date
For the heist, I was too late"
"She tried to steal a work of art
Instead, she only stole my heart!"
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Paul Stewart
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That was cute and fun! Great job, Paul!
Oh, I love this heist. Gangster style, a love story and the wee ones in on the theft. Wonderful. So Cute for real. Malcovich is wonderful. So are youuuuu!!!!
Cute 🥰
Aww. Romantic gangsters. How sweet.
This was neat! At least 3 genres in one micro! 😁👍
Awww, their story was soooo adorable! I loved this musical style. I was singing it out of tune, lol! A very sweet story with a creative style!
Nice micro with a poetry as an added bonus ♥️ Love it!
This is cool, Paul. Clever 😉
Oooo, how delightfully, sinfully sweet.
I love this. An almost-heist turned meet-cute. 🥰 Only criticism—it should be *your dad.
Another brilliant idea Paul. The only problem I had with it is my own and strictly by association. For some reason I kept picturing Janie as John Malkovich on top of the piano in 'sorta' drag from "Being John Malkovich". I swear I'm not on any non-prescription drugs! 🎤
This is so unique and clever, Paul! I love it. You've packed so much in for 200 words! I agree with Tony, this is a creative and refreshing take on the challenge!
😂 Paul this is outstanding! What a clever, creative piece. So fun to read, so different and refreshing, and really well-written! KILLER COMBO.