A Broken Heart ( I Love Lucy Short Story)

[jessie]

A Broken Heart ( I Love Lucy Short Story)

Lucy was reading a article in the Weekly Newspaper . She smiled they were asking people to submit their best recipe, and the winner chosen would win Five Hundred Dollars, and all new Kitchen items, and many more prizes. Lucy got up running to the kitchen and opened the cupboard drawer. She was looking at the recipes and she soon realized she didn't have a recipe she could submit that would win. She saw a paper and noticed Ethel's recipe for a amazing chicken dish. It was so delicious it was one of Ricky's favourite meals. She walked out grabbing a pad of paper, and a pen, and sat on the couch. She was looking at the recipe and she wrote it out on the pad of paper. She wrote her address, and her name she put a stamp on the envelope. She got up putting the envelope on the coffee table but it was driving her crazy. She got up walking to the bedroom and was happy to see Little Ricky sitting up in his crib. She walked over lifting him changing him, and getting him dressed to take him for a little walk. She walked out putting him in the stroller she grabbed her purse, and the letter and walked out of the house. She walked to the store to get some milk, and bread. She walked past the mailbox going to the store, and didn't put the letter in but going back home she couldn't help herself she put it in the mail, and thought she probably wouldn't win anyway. She got home feeling a little guilty but she picked up Little Ricky and took him in the kitchen for a little snack. It wasn't long before she forgot about the recipe and the letter.

A week later Lucy was reading a book when the phone rang. She got up and answered it, and was shocked to hear it was about the recipe she sent in. She was standing there listening to the lady telling her she won. They were going to send her the Five Hundred Dollar cheque, and the Kitchen items and other gifts would come to her shortly. They also told her that her name and recipe  was put in the weekly paper and she should be proud of herself because some of the top Chefs picked her recipe over thousands sent in. Lucy said thank you and hung up. She was excited and scared at the same time. She knew what she did was so wrong but she also knew Ethel would not submit her recipe. She could share the money but than she would have to tell her what she did and she knew Ethel would hate her. She sat on the couch feeling like a horrible friend but she realized telling Ethel would only hurt her so she prayed Ethel didn't read the paper because if she did she may lose her best Friend and the thought of that made her cry.

More to come soon.

[Sanda]

Great start to your new I love Lucy short story. You know how much i love the TV show, I Love Lucy. Ethel is going be furious when she finds out Lucy sent in her chicken recipe as her own. I hope that Ethel isn't going to be too mad at her turning in her chicken recipe behind her back for a cooking contest. :'(I can't wait to out find out Ethel, Fred, and Ricky are going to react to what Lucy did. I hope you update this story again really soon.

[jessie]

Thanks Sanda I have been watching some I love Lucy episode recently. I am so happy you liked the start of my story. I thought I would try to write something new and different. I will update soon. I know how much you love this Show so I thought I would write it hoping you would enjoy reading it.

[jessie]

Part 2

Lucy got the mail two days later and found the five Hundred Dollar cheque made out to her. She never felt more ashamed of herself but she couldn't do anything about it now. She was doing stuff around the house when Ricky came into the house, and Lucy ran over giving him a hug.

Ricky smiled asking her how Little Ricky was doing? She said he was a angel he went down for his afternoon nap without a fuss.

Lucy decided she was going to show Ricky the cheque. She walked over sitting beside him as she handed him the cheque and said, "Look what I won"

"You won this much Money for what"?

"Well I sent in a recipe and I won"

"Recipe you mean one of your recipe's"? Ricky said trying to keep a straight face

"Ricky stop making fun of me my cooking is good"

"I am sorry Lucy it just surprised me what recipe did you submit? I didn't think you had recipes I thought you just made up stuff and took a chance"

"For that you will get a real surprise for dinner"

Ricky gave her a kiss, and was about to go take a shower when he heard pounding at the door. Ricky got up, and was surprised to see Ethel and Fred standing there.

"Hi come in I just got home"

Ethel walked in carrying a newspaper and Lucy just knew by her face she saw the recipe in the paper.

"Ethel would you like some tea"?

"No but you can tell me how my recipe got in this paper. I would love to know how you won five Hundred Dollars, and so much more with my recipe"

"Lucy you didn't" Ricky said and Fred was just upset that Lucy got Five Hundred Dollars with Ethel's recipe. Lucy knew she had to say the right things so she said that she knew Ethel would not submit her recipe. She never wanted to be part of stuff like that. Lucy knew that the recipe was amazing so she submitted it but never thought it would win. She was just as shocked as they were when she found out.

"You think that makes me feel better Lucy, I never would have done that to you. My Grandmother taught me how to cook that chicken dish and it was my speciality. It was the one dish Fred loved, and he bragged about. I was looking at this paper cutting out coupons for us to go shopping this week, and I find this. I thought you were my friend but you stole from me"

"Well no you gave me the recipe remember" Lucy said but Ethel was even more angry thinking Lucy was making a joke out of it.

"Ethel I will split the money with you. I will let you chose what items you want when they come. I am sorry I hurt you but this doesn't have to be all that bad just think we will have money to buy ourselves something nice to wear"

"You keep the money you obviously need it. I will never ever forgive you Lucy" Ethel ran out of the apartment while Fred stood in shock. He than yelled out, "Ethel you really don't want half the money" as he followed her out of the apartment.

Lucy looked at Ricky who was staring at her with such disappointment it made her feel so horrible. She went to say something but he walked down the hall to their sons room and shut the door.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Lucy. I feel horrible for her in this story. I hate that Ricky, Ethel, and Fred are all mad at Lucy for submitting Ethel's grandmothers chicken recipe behind her back to the cooking contest even though I don't blame them for being angry. I hope Lucy, Ethel, Fred, and Ricky will be able to mend their friendship. You should make a banner for your new I Love Lucy story you are writing. I hope you update this story again really soon. I love This I love Lucy story you are writing. I would love to try my hand at writing a I love Lucy one shot but I don't have any ideas.

[jessie]

I would love to see you write a one shot Sanda. I know you could come up with one. I love I love Lucy, I hope I can write more stories. Thanks for your great comments, I really appreciate your support of all my stories. Don't worry the story will turn out happy I promise.

[melinda]

this is lovely, It seems like something would happen on the show...very good, I hope you post more

[jessie]

Chapter 3

Lucy was in the kitchen making dinner for Little Ricky and Ricky. She set the table and called for them. Ricky came to the kitchen carrying Little Ricky and sat him in his chair as he sat down. Lucy was trying to be her usual happy self but Ricky would barely look at her. She felt sick she couldn't eat her dinner. She fed little Ricky and after she said she would do the dishes, and after the three of them could watch some TV.

"I already told Little Ricky we would get ready for bed, and I would read him a few stories just the two of us"

"That sounds like fun maybe I will join you"

"No I want to spend some time alone with him" Ricky lifted Little Ricky and left the kitchen. Lucy sat for the longest time trying not to cry but she couldn't help it. She ruined her friendship with Ethel and now her own husband can't stand to be with her. Why did she submit that recipe she knew it was a mistake. She got up doing the dishes but she got a idea that she prayed would work. She grabbed her coat, and keys, and left the apartment.

She went down to the newspaper, and asked for the department that was involved with the recipe contest. They told her where to go, and she went down, and told the man exactly what she did. He was not impressed to say the least. He finally stood up, and said.

"What do you want me to do? I can put it in the paper that your Friend actually won the money, but I would have to explain you stole her recipe do you really want that"?

"Yes I deserve to be embarrassed, I am ashamed of myself. I want my friend to forgive me and this is the only way it can happen. She may never be my friend again but she deserves the recognition and the money not me"

"Fine it will be in tomorrows paper can I have the cheque back we will make one out one to her"

Lucy handed the cheque to the man and left. She walked home very slowly because she knew Ricky was so angry with her he probably is glad she left the house. She got home, and hung up her coat, and went to check on Little Ricky. He was asleep with his Father snuggled beside him. Lucy put the blanket over both of them, and gave them a kiss. They didn't wake up but she hoped tomorrow everyone could forgive her but she knew there was a chance Ethel would never speak to her again, and it broke her heart.

[Sanda]

Great update Jessie. Poor Lucy. I feel horrible for Lucy in this story because Ricky, Ethel, and Fred are all mad at her for submitting Ethel's grandmothers chicken recipe behind Ethel's back to the newspaper. I don't blame Ricky one little bit for wanting to have some alone with little Ricky because he is upset with Lucy. I love that Lucy went to the newspaper and told them the truth that the recipe wasn't hers and that she told the newspaper to give Ethel the money. I hope Ricky, Ethel, and Fred will all be able to forgive her when they see the newspaper in the morning and that they can all go back to being friends. I hope you update this story for me again really soon. I love I Love Lucy.

[melinda]

very sweet and like the show. I hope you keep writing this, I want to see how she fixes things!