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The Elevator Ride or It's Only 25 Floors Down But It Seems MUCH Longer by Harriet Morgan (Apr 2009)
“Hi, Marianne. How was your day? Are you as tired as I am? Boy my feet
are killing me. I can’t wait until I get home and can take these shoes off. I
loved them when I saw them at the store, but three inch heels aren’t the best
for work! You know what I mean?”
“I…”
Yes, I guess you do. Those
shoes of yours look like they are at least three inches. That’s a beautiful
sweater. I like your skirt too. You’re sure looking good today. Where do you
find such attractive clothes for work?
“Uh…”
“That new attorney is a
mighty good looking guy, isn’t he? I noticed he seems really smitten with
you! Now don’t you get all big eyed and act so surprised. You had to notice. I
guess he goes for the Marilyn Monroe type. That’s probably why you wear such
stylish clothes to work, to attract him. I‘m sure he has noticed.”
“Oh…”
“Whew! I’m going to soak
my feet and watch the 6:00 news when I get home. Then I guess I’ll figure out
what to do about my dinner. Don’t you just hate having to decide what to cook
each evening? Oh, I forgot, you live with your parents still. I guess your
mother cooks for you. That would be so nice to go home from work, relax for a
half hour or so, and then eat a nice home cooked meal that someone else
prepared! Yes, that would be special!”
“Well…”
“Do you think this silly
elevator will ever get to the first floor? You know in such an up-to-date,
modern building, you would think they could have put a faster elevator in! Oh,
well, at least the day is over, and we can go home and put our feet up. Another
day, another dollar, as the saying goes.”
“I…”
“I’ll tell you I
didn’t sleep very well last night. My neighbors are really a loud bunch. They
seem to have a lot of friends who stop over at all times of the day and night,
beer drinking buddies, you know?”
“Um…”
“Mr. Jackson certainly
kept me hopping today. He’s a pretty demanding boss, but the pay is good and
the perks, too. You know his wife has been sick a lot this winter. I hope
she’ll be okay. He’s been grumpier than usual and I think it’s because
he’s worried about her. She sure is lucky the way he fusses over her and
spoils her. Don’t you think?”
“Ye…”
“I love Tuesday evenings.
The best TV shows are on Tuesday nights. I like that new detective show with the
woman detective. I think it’s funny how she always outsmarts all the men. Have
you seen it yet? What’s your favorite show? Oh, here we are now. Time to get
off and head home. It’s been really nice visiting with you Marianne. Have a
good evening. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
Not if I see you first! |
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