[Write the Story] A Hairdresser Received a Shocking Confession from a Client
Prompt: A Hairdresser Received a Shocking Confession from a Customer
Words: poverty, marksman, bookshelf, backspace, hedge, cuckoo, pumpkin, courteous, deduction, acute
Story
“And then I found out I didn’t qualify for the tax deduction.”
Norma tried not to roll her eyes while working through the layers of her client’s shag cut. She hated when clients didn’t leave their phones before getting in her chair. At least this one had a wireless headset and was usually courteous.
“I had to hedge a little. The cuckoo clock on the bookshelf screwed up the line of fire. The acute angle was already tight for any marksman but trick shots? No thanks.”
Norma hesitated in the middle of the trim. Each time she did this particular client’s hair, only listed in her book as “Pumpkin”, she wondered if it would be the last time.
“Look, I’m not trying to say it’s going to end poverty but hitting the backspace on that guy is going to have long-term financial gains for everyone. Maybe ammunition…well, there’s ammunition and then there’s ammunition I’ll see what I can come up with. Call you back.”
Pumpkin disconnected the all as Norma pulled the blow dryer out of its holster. Pumpkin smiled in a way that chilled Norma to the bone. “You didn’t hear a word, right? Because I like you.”
“It’s like talking to a priest or a doctor.”
“Privilege has its advantages.”
Word Count: 212
Written: 2/5/2019