Bold as Brass

by Ana Cristina

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As Jameson and Prandi walked over to his Vespa, they were both wrapped up in their own private cocoons of thought. The one suddenly insecure and wondering if he’d misread the signs (maybe she didn’t really like him), the other modestly shy and hoping he didn’t think she was easy (maybe he liked her less because she acted like an American tonight, bold as brass).

That was what her mother called Prandi any time she tried to blend into her newly adopted culture. When she wanted to pierce her ears upon arriving in America at the age of 13 Prandi’s mother told her, “You are bold as brass, like these American balika! Why can’t you be more like me?”

The truth was Prandi wanted to be nothing like her mother. She didn’t want to stay tending house while her husband went out into the workforce. Prandi often worried that her parents didn’t take her aspirations of becoming a neurosurgeon seriously enough.

Jameson suddenly though very gently broke through her reverie. “Here’s a penny for your thoughts, Prandi.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I enjoy these moments where we learn more about what makes Prandi tick. I also enjoy the calm, soul-searching tone here as opposed to the mayhem that’s occuring inside the bar at the very moment.

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    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Cute and sincere moment for little Prandi. I like this one a lot.

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 2 months ago

    Thanks to the both of you, though I’ve got to say, THX , I think Prandi would take offense at being called “little.” ;-)

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    JMSquire's Buddy Icon JMSquire

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I can absolutely relate to Prandi in this one. When I moved to Canada I went through a phase where I changed a lot about myself to try and fit in, and I went nuts over local history and such. My Grandparents would constantly tell me I was being ridiculous. Great entry!

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    Bartimaeus' Buddy Icon Bartimaeus

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    another one to my clippings… u guys are great! =)

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    thebetweenspace's Buddy Icon thebetweenspace

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Your belated sequel has arrived!

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    Apostrophe 's Buddy Icon Apostrophe

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I like how you did a back story piece about Prandi. It’s like we get a feel for who she is as a person. and not some person in the bar. Great story. Excellent development of her character.

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    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 2 months ago

    Thanks again for the comments! Prandi is hands down my favorite character. The only one who comes close after Jameson is, of course, Karl.

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