He reached late. Employees were supposed to log in by 9 am, and it was three minutes past nine.
“I’m sorry, Ma’m! There’s a huge traffic jam on the route I take.”
“Find a better excuse.”
All eyes are on him. The office has been agog with rumors, on why the new boss was so openly venomous against him – the star employee of the company.
“Come and see me in the cabin.” She hisses, as she moves away, “Indiscipline will be dealt with stern action.”
He makes another effort inside her office.
“You may check the traffic situation on Altamount Road. It’s bad.”
“Don’t you think you have been peddling this excuse for long? You are supposed to check traffic updates and leave early.”
When will she believe that he was really stuck in a traffic jam on that fateful day, and she had to leave alone in the ferry? It was seven years ago, and both are happy with their respective partners today.
Then, WHY?
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Fate is fate, it sounds to have dealt them both a raw deal.
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She seems unkind. He’s better off without her. Maybe he knew that 7 years ago? 😛
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Maybe he did 😊 Thanks!
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. Good story, Reena.
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Was she really scorned? 🙂 Thanks!
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Obviously, she has never been in a traffic jam. Great story, Reena!
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Do such people exist? 😊 Thanks!
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Interesting story by Reena, while visiting the cafe-
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Thanks!
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I think there’s more to the story!? Well done, Reena. Btw, welcome as a new barista to the Go Dog Go Cafe!
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Thanks for letting me know about it.
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👍
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Nasty boss, holding grudge. Does not forget does not let others forget.
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It takes a lot of luck to find a less than nasty boss 😊
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Probably yes.
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Ah, she doesn’t believe him because it’s happened before. Nicely plotted Reena.
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Thank you so much!
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