It was that hour of the day again, Anand spent it gazing at the all impressive hotel by the sea. But he was wary of the guards with big moustache who seemed vigilant. It was his dream to avail a ticket to this place and participate in its richness and splendour.
Today was that special day. He wanted to treasure each moment spent there.
Everything was grand and sparkling clean, receptionists greeting with rehearsed smiles and panache. The grandeur of laughter, affection and warmth was unknown here. True, money can buy a ticket but not happiness.
100 words
Acknowledgements :-Thanks Rochelle Wisoff for running the challenge and Sandra Crook for the photo prompt. The challenge is to write in about 100 words a story based on the photo prompt. For details please refer here.
Kitty's Verses 
Dear Kitty,
So true…love your last line.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks a lot Rochelle.
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Very true, although a little extra money is often helpful along the way!
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Yes,you are right. Thanks for reading!
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Rightfully said, Kiity. The last line was beautiful.
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Thanks a lot Neel!
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Money, sadly enough, is necessary. Happiness, however, is a choice 🙂
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Very true. Thanks for reading!
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That was a good lesson to get…
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Thanks a lot!
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No money can’t buy happiness, but it can help you afford a vacation.
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Hahaha, that’s true!
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He he.. very well put.. 🙂
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Thanks Prakash.
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Indeed true. I’ve met many rich, but extremely unhappy people in my time. I’d rather be poor, thank you. Times get tough, yes, but we do have the advantage of know what is truly important in life.
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So true. Thanks for reading and appreciating.
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This story strikes a cord, and is well told.
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Thanks a lot Michael.
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Ah, very true. Good ending.
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Nice, a story with a moral.
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I would rather self-cater than book into such cold luxury.
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You’ve described it so well i can almost see it!
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Great last line and sentiment
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Exactly! Too often we chase a dream, but when you catch it, its a mirage!💐
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Thanks a lot for reading and appreciating!
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