16.02.17 - 8.55 pm
Theo: If it makes you feel better, I had a shitty Valentine's day too
9.03 pm
Rose: What makes you think it's about Valentine's day?
9.07 pm
Theo: I know that isn't exactly what you're upset about, but it's bound to matter just a little bit
9.11 pm
Rose: I've never cared much about Valentine's day
Rose: But it still sucked
9.15 pm
Theo: If I tell you about my day then will it makes you feel better?
9.16 pm
Rose: Probably not
Rose: But I'm willing to listen if you're willing to share
9.22 pm
Theo: I spent the day running around running errands assigned to me by my boss while he was busy getting it on with my wife
9.26 pm
Rose: I'm so sorry, I didn't know
9.29 pm
Theo: How could you?
9.31 pm
Rose: You really should find a new place to work
9.35 pm
Theo: I know I should, but I won't be able to walk into some other firm and get the same position straight away.
9.36 pm
Theo: I would have to work for years before I even get near to where I am right now, just like how I did it here. And I'm not sure if I have the energy or patience for that anymore.
9.37 pm
Rose: Have you ever confronted them?
9.41 pm
Theo: I've confronted my wife directly, but not my boss
9.43 pm
Rose: You should
9.45 pm
Theo: No
Theo: It's better this way. The divorce is underway anyway. Just another two months and I won't have to see her again
9.48 pm
Rose: What will you do after that?
9.52 pm
Theo: I'm going to open up my own business, market my own brand
9.54 pm
Rose: Then you'll be in charge and won't have to climb the work ladder anymore
9.57 pm
Theo: You always were a smart one, Rose
Rose: I do try
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His Stranger [COMPLETE]
Short StoryA story in which he spends his nights talking to a stranger. #47 in Short Story - 25.07.17 Cover by @guyswithguitars Copyright © 2017 @_illuminating All Rights Reserved