22 March 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt (Day 2683) | Prompt: attack of the wobbles (ataque de los tambaleos)

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Nothing in Abbey's planner foretold of a day that would be forever etched in her memory. Finally a break between meetings, she complained silently flipping through the pages. That is, until she read the itinerary for that afternoon's schedule. Lunch with co-worker and fellow reviewer, Mira. Book cover approval. An evening critique of a promising novella.
With legs crossed, she swung around from her desk. A wide smile brought pleasant memories as she glanced down at her new burgundy purchase last month.
"An ankle breaker if I ever saw one, Myra blurted the moment Abbey touched the rack where the three-inch shoes and others of similar height lured the most daring.
"I've not met a designer yet I couldn't handle," she recalled her confident response while selecting a burgundy, gray-rimmed sparkling pair. An excellent choice and perfect outfit to match.
A month of breaking them in, and still while sitting, that particular pair pinched her toes and rubbed against the back of her heel leaving a large, reddish bump that threatened to erupt into a blister. The cure. Her outfit that day wouldn't allow for a change into a different, more gentler pair, only some salve and a wide band-aid to get through the day.
The first hour of lunch at the high-end restaurant that served her favorite lobster mashed potatoes did everything to satisfy her appetite and calm her budding headache. It did nothing to sooth that throbbing blister.
The second hour during their return to the office sealed Abbey's fate. So intense was the blister that she urged Myra to walk faster and drown out her thoughts with pleasantries.
So Myra complied. They exchanged banter and laughed over trivial office gossip during the next block before their office building.
As if Myra had predicted the outcome of that afternoon, a sudden, distant scream caught her attention. Believing something terrible had occurred, she paused, then scoured ahead and above all the while spreading her hands to protect Abbey behind her.
Myra didn't immediately see that Abbey had reached for the hem of her dress. Frightened, Myra removed the purse from her shoulder and swatted at whatever had grabbed her leg and was pulling her down to the sidewalk. But her comfortable and steady flats and a nearby cafe table broke the fall.
That's when the calamity happened. So quickly in fact that Myra's flats could do nothing to prevent Abbey from plunging toward the concrete, her heels caught between the metal grate that covered an underground drainage.
The next scream was Myra's. She jerked her head back upon hearing a loud rustling behind her.
Blood drained from her face as she watched Abbey lying inches away spread eagle on the sidewalk, one hand desperately clutching at her leg while the other grasping at Myra's dress all the while murmuring a helpless, agonizing deep groan.
Myra threw down her purse and knelt near Abbey, begging the crowd to help. She could tell Abbey was hurt and clearly in distress by her pained expression.
Scarred were Abbey's knees and legs. Her shoes were a tangled mess. Myra unbuckled as quickly as she could the straps and tossed the shoes aside. She hoisted Abbey up, placed her hand around her waist, then guided her to a nearby sidewalk cafe chair.
By that time, several individuals gathered to watch the commotion, but only two gentlemen stepped forward and offered assistance.
"Does she require medical attention?" one of them offered in a concerned tone.
"Yes. Please call," Myra's shaky voice replied.
Passersby who hadn't witnessed the event moments before turned and shook their heads. "It's only noon, geez. Too early to have an attack of the wobbles," Abbey heard someone say as she sat bent over in obvious pain.
Five minutes later, an ambulance arrived.
Myra accompanied her to the hospital amid screeching sirens. While there, well wishes, cards, and flowers poured in. Later, alone in the room, Abbey attempted to reconcile her craving for a certain type of attire. Astonishment spread over her fact as she recalled one onlooker mischaracterizing her accident, thinking her inebriated.
"I own the patent for wishful thinking," she reluctantly admitted, staring at the bandages covering large welts and bruises on her knees and legs, together with the blister on her heel. Her ankle was wrapped securely. A walker stood in the corner of the room next to her bed. It was only a matter of time, she concluded, shaking her head.
Two days after release from the hospital, Abbey invited Myra for a visit citing a charitable event she'd planned.
Not expecting Abbey to be mobile so soon, a puzzled Myra cleared her schedule. She rushed over to find out details and offer assistance.
"Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for the Spring cleaning wardrobe event next month. I'll do the same," Abbey announced with an sly glance, then added, "but only the bravest of the brave."
They both let slip a hearty laugh. Myra agreed the course of action was an excellent first step to mending her friend's physical body. "I'll handle the shopping aspect to keep you in check until you're ready to face the racks alone," she offered with a wide grin.
Abbey frowned, then let escape another loud laugh.

! [The Case For Three Inch Designer Heels]
Source...La razón para abandonar los tacones de diseño de tres pulgadas
Nada en la agenda de Abbey hacía presagiar un día que quedaría grabado para siempre en su memoria. Por fin, en un descanso entre reuniones, se quejó en silencio hojeando las páginas. Hasta que leyó el itinerario de esa tarde. Almuerzo con Mira, compañera de trabajo y crítica. Aprobación de la portada de un libro. Crítica vespertina de una novela prometedora.
Con las piernas cruzadas, se levantó de la mesa. Una amplia sonrisa le trajo agradables recuerdos mientras miraba su nueva adquisición burdeos del mes pasado.
«Un rompe tobillos si alguna vez vi uno», soltó Myra en cuanto Abbey tocó el perchero donde los zapatos de tres pulgadas y otros de altura similar atraían a las más atrevidas.
"Aún no he conocido a ningún diseñador que no pudiera manejar », recordó su segura respuesta mientras seleccionaba un par burdeos con brillantes de montura gris. Una elección excelente y un atuendo perfecto a juego.
Un mes después de estrenarlos, y aún estando sentada, ese par en concreto le pellizcaba los dedos de los pies y le rozaba la parte posterior del talón dejando un gran bulto rojizo que amenazaba con convertirse en una ampolla. El remedio. El atuendo que llevaba ese día no le permitía cambiarse a otro par más suave, sólo un poco de pomada y una tirita ancha para pasar el día.
La primera hora del almuerzo en el restaurante de lujo que servía su puré de langosta favorito hizo todo lo posible por saciar su apetito y calmar su incipiente dolor de cabeza. No hizo nada por aliviar aquella ampolla palpitante.
La segunda hora durante su regreso a la oficina selló el destino de Abbey. Tan intensa era la ampolla que instó a Myra a caminar más deprisa y ahogar sus pensamientos con bromas.
Myra obedeció. Intercambiaron bromas y se rieron de chismes triviales de la oficina durante la siguiente manzana que las separaba del edificio de oficinas.
Como si Myra hubiera predicho el desenlace de aquella tarde, un grito repentino y lejano llamó su atención. Creyendo que había ocurrido algo terrible, se detuvo, luego miró hacia delante y hacia arriba mientras extendía las manos para proteger a Abbey detrás de ella.
Myra no vio inmediatamente que Abbey se había llevado la mano al dobladillo de su vestido. Asustada, Myra se quitó el bolso del hombro y dio un manotazo a lo que fuera que la había agarrado de la pierna y tiraba de ella hacia la acera. Pero sus cómodos y firmes zapatos planos y una mesa de cafetería cercana amortiguaron la caída.
Fue entonces cuando ocurrió la calamidad. Tan rápido que las zapatillas de Myra no pudieron hacer nada para evitar que Abbey se precipitara hacia el hormigón, con los talones atrapados entre la rejilla metálica que cubría un desagüe subterráneo.
El siguiente grito fue el de Myra. Sacudió la cabeza hacia atrás al oír un fuerte crujido detrás de ella.
La sangre se le escurrió de la cara al ver a Abbey tendida a escasos centímetros, abierta de piernas en la acera, con una mano agarrándose desesperadamente la pierna y la otra al vestido de Myra, mientras murmuraba un impotente y agónico gimo profundo.
Myra tiró el bolso y se arrodilló junto a Abbey, suplicando ayuda a la multitud. Por su expresión de dolor, se dio cuenta de que Abbey estaba herida y claramente angustiada.
Abbey tenía las rodillas y las piernas llenas de cicatrices. Tenía los zapatos enredados. Myra desabrochó las correas lo más rápido que pudo y tiró los zapatos a un lado. Levantó a Abbey, le puso la mano alrededor de la cintura y la guió hasta la silla de una cafetería cercana.
Para entonces, varias personas se habían reunido para observar el alboroto, pero sólo dos caballeros se acercaron y ofrecieron ayuda.
«¿Necesita atención médica?», dijo uno de ellos en tono preocupado.
«Sí. Llame, por favor», respondió la voz temblorosa de Myra.
Los transeúntes que no habían presenciado el suceso momentos antes se giraron y negaron con la cabeza. «Sólo es mediodía, caramba. Demasiado pronto para tener un ataque de tambaleo», oyó decir a alguien mientras Abbey se sentaba encorvada con evidente dolor.
Cinco minutos después llegó una ambulancia.
Myra la acompañó al hospital entre chirridos de sirenas. Allí le llovieron los buenos deseos, las tarjetas y las flores. Más tarde, sola en la habitación, Abbey intentó conciliar su antojo por cierto tipo de atuendo. El asombro se apoderó de ella cuando recordó que un espectador había calificado erróneamente su accidente, creyéndola ebria.
«Tengo la patente de las ilusiones», admitió a regañadientes, mirando los vendajes que cubrían las grandes ronchas y magulladuras de sus rodillas y piernas, junto con la ampolla del talón. Tenía el tobillo bien vendado. En una esquina de la habitación, junto a la cama, había un andador. Era sólo cuestión de tiempo, concluyó, sacudiendo la cabeza.
Dos días después de salir del hospital, Abbey invitó a Myra a visitarla citando un acto benéfico que había planeado.
Myra, desconcertada, despejó su agenda. Se apresuró a averiguar los detalles y ofrecer su ayuda.
"Reúne a tu familia, amigos y vecinos para el evento de limpieza de vestuario de primavera del mes que viene. Yo haré lo mismo «, anunció Abbey con una mirada socarrona, y luego añadió: »pero sólo los más valientes entre los valientes «.
Ambas soltaron una sonora carcajada. Myra estuvo de acuerdo en que esa forma de proceder era un excelente primer paso para reparar el cuerpo físico de su amiga. «Yo me encargaré de las compras para mantenerte a raya hasta que estés lista para enfrentarte sola a los percheros», ofreció con una amplia sonrisa.
Abbey frunció el ceño y luego dejó escapar otra sonora carcajada.
For my theme, I was inspired by and utilized the @daily.prompt's publishing of:
Para mi tema, me inspiré y utilicé la publicación de @daily.prompt de:22 march 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2683: attack of the wobbles;
26 march 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2687: I own the patent; and
20 march 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2681: deep groan.


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A shoes could be dangerous, I have never will uses this things, fortunately for my leg and foot.
Sorry for abbey, but exist shoewheels better and more secure.
But the lady said before death than simple.
Yes, high heels can be dangerous to women's ankles. I actually had a similar incident. After that, I stopped wearing them. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it.
Take care.
It is interesting story
Thanks so much @uyoho for your kind compliment. A story that may contain a moral perhaps. Fashion and comfort are on the opposite scale when it comes to wardrobe. We must always be mindful of that. I appreciate your visit and engagement. Take care.
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Buena historia . Bravoooo
Hello @maiasun84. Thanks for stopping by and nice to meet you. I appreciate your lovely compliment for my story. We female know what it's like. Enough said.
Take care and have a good rest of your weekend.
Hola @maiasun84. Gracias por pasarte y encantada de conocerte. Agradezco tu bonito piropo a mi relato. Las mujeres sabemos lo que es eso. No hay más que decir.
Cuídate y que tengas un buen resto de fin de semana.
!LADY
Saludos. Ha sido un placer leerte!!!
Lindo fin de semana !!!
Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it and am pleased you liked my freewrite story. Have a good start to your week. Take care.
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Muchas gracias por su visita. Te lo agradezco y me alegro de que te haya gustado mi historia de escritura libre. Que empieces bien la semana. Que te cuides.
Deseo lo propio para ti. Y que sigas teniendo la palabra abundante
Agradezco su apoyo.
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Guau... the beauty of the fashion world can take a 180° turn that can completely change the aesthetics of beauty.
It certainly can in the blink of an eye. I can attest to that. The experience certainly helped change my idea of beauty. Thanks for stopping by. Much appreciated. Take care.
I am 68 years old and can remember one time trying to walk in heels, they are not for me. I had more than the wobbles.
Me too, so I opted for comfort and safety. Wise choice. Haven't missed them since we parted ways. Thanks so much for stopping by. I appreciate it. Take care.
!LADY
@justclickindiva, you're rewarding 6 replies from this discussion thread.
Wow! That escalated fast!
A tale telling the high price that can be paid for glamour or indeed fashion and the feeling of always wanting to look great, no matter how painful it may be to do so.
Prophetic, right?
A slick, short story combining a feeling of opulence and drama in perfect measure finishing with a healthy dose of wisdom and a very different kind of shopping trip upcoming, at l3east for the moment. An enjoyable read, thank you.
Happy April, It feels a long time since we last crossed paths! Best wishes to you and yours for a hopefully, fabulous new month 😎
Hello @stevenwood. Long time, no talk. Good to see you back active. I hope offline life has been treating you well. As you can see, I've been grinding it out daily when available and still treading water. But, such is life, both online and off.
For my short story, personal experience is the best teacher. I ruined my knees, ankles, and feet in those blasted beauty pumps. Have the scars to prove it, including knee surgeries. Yes, if nothing else, learning from one's mistakes early can prevent a lifelong battle with the after effects in one's senior citizen journey. Such is the quest for fashion beauty we women aspire to.
Thanks so much for your visit and support. I appreciate your candid thoughts, which were spot on. Take care and have a good rest of your week.
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