I traded shifts with Jess so I could have today off. She's the only other supervisor in the department. She didn't mind, she's single, no kids.
I did feel bad about lying to her. I told her I had an appointment. I didn't.
It's just Tuna Tuesday, at the most popular spot in town. I'm so excited! I can almost taste it!
I lined up 90 minutes before opening. Gotta get there early.
Jackson greeted me warmly, apologetically, "No tuna today, just peanut butter."
I took my bag and left the Second Street Soup Kitchen. Can't win 'em all.
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Misty Rae
Retired legal eagle, nature love, wife, mother of boys and cats, chef, and trying to learn to play the guitar. I play with paint and words. Living my "middle years" like a teenager and loving every second of it!
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The Quantum Café Chronicles: A Tale of Alternate Realities
In the heart of the bustling city, hidden among the towering skyscrapers, lay a café like no other. The Quantum Café was a realm where the fabric of reality was woven with the threads of possibility. Here, patrons could choose which version of themselves they wanted to be: successful, heartbroken, adventurous, or even deceased. The catch? Every choice had consequences, and the café's owner, an enigmatic barista named Ava, knew more about the patrons than they realized.
By Muhammad Sarmad Razzaqa day ago in Fiction
Comments (16)
Had a similar situation with meatball hoagies, only on Thursday 🧐🧐 I like this plus I subscribed 😊
Aw, the ending was touching and sad. I was not expecting that! ❤️ Love.
That was a twisted ending , I thought it was a restaurant she was going to. I love beautiful butter and jelly sandwich myself. I know how upsetting it could be when your taste buds was expecting something and did not get. Enjoyed 🥰
That's so sad. But the bitter truth. Very well written!
Delightfully sad. (Heather took the rest of my comment, lol.)
Great social commentary. Working full time and still not able to earn a living. I don’t know if I’m angry or sad or both.
This had so many effortless transitions, from light-hearted, to a little naughty (lying to co-worker), to anticipatory, then to disappointment, then ending with gratefulness. Well done!!!
Tragic times have been thrust on so many. 🥲. Great story Misty!
Excellent work , sorry about the disappointment
A sad and thought provoking story. It reminds me of how lucky I am. Well done!
Now, that's disappointment x ten!!! Good story, Misty!!!💖💖💕
Omg. That is horrible.
Good job, i thought it was going to be a market, it surprized me
Oouf that ending. Humorous, yes a sad commentary. Great story.
Ooooh that's a bit cheeky! Best of luck in the challenge 😁
Interesting story... Kind of a day in the life type. Great job.