Flash Fiction #239 – Violet and the Violinists

Flash Fiction #239 – Violet and the Violinists

Spell-bound, Violet listened to the homeless-looking violinist with hearts tattooed on his fingers. He gave her a wink as her mother dragged her away.
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“You think he’s good?” said her mom. “Wait until you hear Leonardo Gozando play.”

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It wasn’t the same. Violet sat too far away from the music.

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Gozando signed autographs after, and seeing hearts on his fingers, Violet ran past his fans.
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“It’s you!” she said.
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He put a finger to his mouth and gave her a wink. “Some people need to pay to hear the music.”