Rahul walked to the pantry for a quick shot of coffee. Men are not supposed to cry, and it was foolish to cry in the workplace. But that is the place which really makes one want to cry.
He stared at the glass partition separating the tables from the vending machines on the other side. Something had caused the water to splash out of the glass, so it was obviously, not drinkable. He pulled out the red flower from his lapel and placed it in the glass. The flower was not needed now. He had just seen his ex (what else could he call her now?) making out with his boss in a parked car. This was the boss who had made life hell for Rahul, and she was well aware of that.
A stain at the center of the screen, looked suspiciously like a lipstick mark. Was she …… ? Doing what? He wanted to smash that dirty glass partition to smithereens, and let the shards pierce their flesh. All he could do was chastise the pantry boy for not cleaning properly. He grabbed his coffee, and walked out to buy cigarettes. Brand DISLOYAL on her flesh with it?
Inspired by Sunday Photo Fiction
Creative Experiments and More 
Great story Reena. That’s pretty intense for so few words.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks. That is the beauty of microfiction.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nice write. Poor guy what an awful situation and really cruel of the girlfriend or ex I should say.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ooh, I love how you had the reader delve into the mind of Rahul. I felt like I could feel the anger and betrayal he felt.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very intriguing. Nicely written, Reena.
LikeLiked by 1 person
He’s well out of I think! I think! Intriguing
Mine is a story for children!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel sad for your character. Great story. Well written. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You need not feel sad. He did not own her. Read this https://reinventionsreena.wordpress.com/2017/02/26/the-liberation-of-sita-a-book-review/
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well said 🙌👍
LikeLiked by 1 person
I am amazed that you have had so much in to a short story! This one is full of intrigue and leave you wondering what the fallout was.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks! I prefer the micro-fiction formats, for the intensity that they can capture in a few words. It refines the art of writing too.
LikeLiked by 1 person