The Resort - A ZapFic 250-Word MicroFiction Story | Based on @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2114 | Prompt: my alternate lifestyle (mi estilo de vida alternativo) [Eng/Esp]

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MicroFiction: A 250 word story written using the word prompt "my alternate lifestyle".

...For me, today's prompt "my alternate lifestyle" means a person is willing to try something new or different in their life. It may be a total replacement of the way one thinks about life, lives their life, or engage in certain activity. I know when I decided to live a minimalist lifestyle, it meant a complete attitude adjustment in the number of non-essential items I wanted invading my living space. Other, more extreme aspects of a lifestyle change has to suit that person's particular needs or values.

One cannot judge another person. It's his or her life and the way that person wants to live to achieve peace and happiness. I share a story that is a micro-story format involving 250 words that is a ZAPFIC250.

For my theme, I was inspired by and utilized the @daily.prompt's publishing of @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2114: my alternative lifestyle.

Below is my story:

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Owen strode out onto the balcony, plopped down, placed his feet upon the rail, and leaned back. Adrienne stepped outside.

For the longest time, she stared at his naked frame. Starting at his head, she watched his chiseled chest heave with deep breaths as if trying to impress. Dedication this past year ensured his ritual at the local gym paid off.

Anger rose up as tenseness in the atmosphere, gearing up for the weekly confrontation, replaced the cool calmness of the morning breeze. Not this week.

Her gaze stopped short of his thighs. Eyes tearing up, she looked away, saying nothing. Indifference had overtook her heart.

The large diamond-studded wristwatch she purchased for their first anniversary glistened. She leaned over and unhooked it without resistance.

Strolling back inside, she headed toward their bedroom. Gently placing the watch inside a hidden compartment, she finished packing. For the past few months, folded moving boxes stood ready behind her wardrobe.

Staring into her vanity mirror, she had hoped Owen would reconsider his decision for their relationship.

The brochure he'd left with her three months ago signaled he'd located a suitable camp to satisfy his needs.

Naturism. Nudist Club and Resort. "Are you coming with me?" he insisted.

Adrienne searched her soul; personal convictions; her heart. If practicing this lifestyle was not about non-sexual social activity, when why spend a year sculpturing your body? A year with Owen already provided the answer.

Owen raced into the living room just as the door slammed shut.

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Microficción: Relato de 250 palabras escrito a partir de la palabra "mi estilo de vida alternativo".

...Para mí, el tema de hoy "mi estilo de vida alternativo" significa que una persona está dispuesta a probar algo nuevo o diferente en su vida. Puede ser una sustitución total de la forma en que uno piensa sobre la vida, vive su vida o se involucra en cierta actividad. Sé que cuando decidí llevar un estilo de vida minimalista, supuso un completo cambio de actitud en cuanto al número de objetos no esenciales que quería que invadieran mi espacio vital. Otros aspectos más extremos de un cambio de estilo de vida tienen que adaptarse a las necesidades o valores particulares de esa persona.

No se puede juzgar a otra persona. Es su vida y la forma en que esa persona quiere vivir para alcanzar la paz y la felicidad. Comparto una historia en formato de microrrelato de 250 palabras que es un ZAPFIC250.

Para mi tema, me inspiré y utilicé la publicación de @daily.prompt de @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2114: my alternative lifestyle.

A continuación mi historia.

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El complejo

Owen salió al balcón, se tumbó, apoyó los pies en la barandilla y se recostó. Adrienne salió.

Durante largo rato se quedó mirando su cuerpo desnudo. Empezando por la cabeza, observó cómo su pecho cincelado se agitaba con respiraciones profundas, como si tratara de impresionar. La dedicación del último año había hecho que su ritual en el gimnasio local diera sus frutos.

La ira surgió cuando la tensión del ambiente, que se preparaba para el enfrentamiento semanal, sustituyó a la fresca calma de la brisa matutina. Esta semana no.

Su mirada se detuvo en los muslos de él. Con los ojos llorosos, apartó la mirada sin decir nada. La indiferencia se había apoderado de su corazón.

El gran reloj de pulsera con diamantes que había comprado para su primer aniversario brillaba. Se inclinó y lo desabrochó sin oponer resistencia.

Volvió a entrar y se dirigió a su dormitorio. Colocó con cuidado el reloj en un compartimento oculto y terminó de empaquetar. Durante los últimos meses, detrás de su armario había cajas de mudanza dobladas.

Mirándose en el espejo del tocador, esperaba que Owen reconsiderara su decisión sobre su relación.

El folleto que le había dejado hacía tres meses indicaba que había encontrado un campo adecuado para satisfacer sus necesidades.

Naturismo. Club y complejo nudista. "¿Te vienes conmigo?", insistió.

Adrienne buscó en su alma; en sus convicciones personales; en su corazón. Si practicar este estilo de vida no consistía en una actividad social no sexual, ¿para qué pasar un año esculpiendo su cuerpo? Un año con Owen ya le proporcionaba la respuesta.

Owen entró corriendo en el salón justo cuando la puerta se cerró de golpe.

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The screenshot at WORDCOUNTER.net evidences my use of exactly 250 words to create my ZapFic250.

La captura de pantalla en WORDCOUNTER.net evidencia mi uso de exactamente 100 palabras para crear mi ZapFic250.

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Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.

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English is my native language.
If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience an understanding
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El inglés es mi lengua materna.
Si se incluye traducción, utilizo DeepL para ayudar a mis lectores.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

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Oh, the complexities of relationships! Your vivid description of Owen's physique through Adrienne's eyes made me believe it was going to be a love story. Alas, their love was dying because of Owen's new lifestyle and the clash of values.

Owen raced into the living room just as the door slammed shut.

It's too late! For a relationship to work, the parties must have a mutual understanding. What a touching story. Thanks for sharing. Take care and have a great day. !LUV 😊

Hello @kemmyb. You are correct in that a drastic change in lifestyle as the one Owen proposed that major to their relationship. You can cajole or bully your partner into values opposite that person's beliefs.

What was fortunate, I believe, is that the couple hadn't yet married, so it was an easier decision, although extremely difficult, to cut ties then rather than later.

Any relationship requires a foundation of mutual love, respect, and shared values. One can compromise on some issues, but to lose yourself and your values won't make for long term happiness.

Thanks so much for your visit and insightful analysis. I appreciate it. Take care and have a good rest of your week.

!ALIVE

One can compromise on some issues, but to lose yourself and your values won't make for long term happiness.

Well said! It's a good thing Owen and Adrienne are not married yet. Better to split now rather than when the knot's tied! 🙂

You know, you are correct. Many people wait, hoping the person will change later. They see the writing on the wall, so to speak, before they get married, yet they choose to enter into it knowing how the other person feels.

The situation rarely works out to the satisfaction of the one waiting and hoping for change. "You know before you married me" will always come back to bit one in the butt.

Thanks for your engagement. Take care.

!ALIVE

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Hmm
I actually learnt a few things about relationships here
Nice story!

I'm pleased that my message broke through. Yes, relationships can not survive if both parties are not of the same accord.

Thanks so much for visiting. I appreciate it and your support.

Take care.

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