Artwork by Phil Burns
The Carrot Ranch Challenge:
In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story inspired by “changes in the office”.
Click here to hear the author read his words:
Office Romance
Please, sweetheart, I say, I really need to finish this.
Susie doesn’t respond, she just stares sullenly.
If I don’t get this done, we don’t eat, I say, bashing keys.
I wave a vague arm.
How do you think we can afford all this, I ask.
She doesn’t reply.
I really hate it when you give me the silent treatment, I say.
Nothing.
If I don’t do it now I’ll have to work the weekend, I say, and that kills our quality time together.
Her eyes speak volumes.
Oh, okay, I say, getting up, let’s go.
Her tail wags.
Sound Bite Fiction 
Great twist at the end! Really enjoyable story 🙂
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LOL! You had me right up until the last three word 🙂 Sounds like a not too bad way to office.
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I do like a wee bit misdirection, Michael.
Glad you enjoyed.
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I frequently have a similar conversation! I love the anticipation that Susie was a partner.
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They don’t say much, Charli, but they usually get what they want!
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Love this touching and light hearted piece of writing.
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Thanks, Lindsey, not having a dog is the biggest gap in my life now.
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Eyes that crumble the strongest of wills. What’s a little impromptu quality time? Surely better than all the extra remote work that’s been done. Fabulous piece.
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Thanks, Rebecca, dogs have a way of getting round the strongest wills!
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That’s the best kind of office romance to have!
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Cannae whack man’s best friend!
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Doggone sweet, this one is.
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Woof, woof!
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Oh, you had me there!
Love it.
And the smile in your voice at the end of the reading just adds to the cheeky twist.
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Any story with a pooch raises a fond smile, I find, Jenne
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