Hello! I am back with a slightly longer piece this time. I just hope I am not too late for the JSW challenge – my first time participating in it.
The challenge is to write a story in 300 words or less on the prompt (in blue below). Here goes my attempt:
What Goes Around
Words 298
“I don’t think this is a good idea.”
“It’s the only chance we’ve got.”
With that, I grabbed his hand and we jumped into the darkness.
I woke with a gasp.
Fumbling for the bed switch, I sat up, still trembling.
That dream again.
Was I becoming suicidal?
When would this nightmare end?
A shiver shook me as I recalled that day.
No. I wouldn’t think about that.
I flung away the bed covers and jumped into action.
Work was the only way.
“Sandwiches! For all of us? You are the best Ma’am!” My colleagues gushed as
they gobbled.
I couldn’t help but smile, “It’s been so long since I did anything for you
all. Everyone has been so kind.” I choked.
“Cheer up, Ma’am. We are rooting for you!” They chorused.
“Thank you dears. I wonder what I would do without you.”
“You are our inspiration Ma’am. How you have faced all the adversities
alone…”
There was a knock at the door.
“The insurance agent,” the receptionist informed.
I drooped.
Not again.
Hadn’t they rubbed enough salt on my wounds?
“Hello Ma’am.”
I swallowed, but seeing his guilty expression, I mustered up a smile, “It’s
ok. Any progress with the paperwork?”
“Yes Ma’am. I just need your signatures on a couple of more documents. The
police are also through with the investigations and are likely to close the
case as an accident sometime soon. Once we have that the money will be released
right away.” He beamed.
I dabbed at my eyes and nodded my thanks.
After he left, I permitted myself a tiny smile.
I had covered my steps well.
No one knew that I had pushed him over the bridge.
Now, if only I could get rid of his petty clingy ghost just as easily.
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Well, would do you think? Did it work? No? Do let me know in the comment section. Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend.
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