[Write the Story] The Main Character Gets Rejected
Prompt: The Main Character gets Rejected
Words: office, popcorn, genial, rhyme, shampoo, vote, yawn, baboon, freak, hag
Story
“Oh, this is going to be fun. Someone pass the popcorn.†Rose rubbed her hands gleefully.
“Why are you so invested in this, Rose?†Liz shook her head. “Jim is a genial guy. Maybe he’ll surprise you, or maybe Clara will.â€
“Really? He’s approaching like an awkward baboon, besides what other entertainment do we have in this office?â€
“Do I get a vote?†Liz asked. “You know you’re up for Office Hag, right?â€
“Shhh!†Rose nodded, stifling a yawn. “Old news. Now watch, the freak show’s about to start.â€
Jim stumbled through some compliment about the smell of Clara’s shampoo followed by a weird rhyme that ended with an invitation to the most recent blockbuster movie. Clara hesitated a moment, shot Liz and Rose a shadowed glance, then accepted the offer. Rose chocked on a kernel of popcorn.
After Jim floated away on a cloud of bliss, Clara sauntered over to her co-workers. “But…but…why?†Rose sputtered.
“You didn’t think I didn’t know you were over here gossiping, did you? I know what you all think of Jim and even me. I was not about to give you or anyone else the satisfaction of hurting that nice guy. So get your jollies someplace else. I’m not playing.â€
Clara flounced off, leaving Liz sputtering with laughter and Rose speechless.
Word Count: 217
Written: 4.3.2020