Decision – A Six Sentence Story
“Ma’am, can you please answer the question.”
After what had been several awkwardly silent moments, Ellen continued to stare straight ahead, unseeing – and quite obviously not hearing – anything around her.
She was somewhere else entirely, oblivious to her surroundings and to the urgency of the inquiry. But Ellen knew that matters of such import have the potential to be life-altering and thus should never be considered lightly, without regard to the ultimate effect on herself and, in fact, on everyone with whom should would interact from this moment forward.
“Ma’am,” said the voice again, “I really need to get to my other customers as well, so would you please just tell me if you need a cup of coffee?”
“Oh yes,” said Ellen, “I absolutely do.”
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This week’s cue is QUESTION.
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This was a great twisted tale! 🙂 I suspect she truly was pondering something deeply and his insistent question pulled her from that place into the present moment. I tend to get “lost in space” fairly easily, and it is quite possible to be oblivious to those around you who are attempting to interact.
Thanks, Josie. I went with much lighter fare this week. As for Ellen…nothing deep. Just coffee. 😀
I am always somewhere else entirely prior to coffee.
As am I, Paul. As am I. 😀
That made me laugh – thank you —
Very well written!
Thank you, Brenda. I felt like a good laugh was in order for today! 🙂
Ha…i felt a sigh of relief at the end!
Absolutely.
Of course, not enough coffee in the morning makes one incoherent and otherwise unable to focus. Bring it on! A fun story.
True for me! I felt like doing something lighter this time. Too many other “heavy” pieces in my drafts. And not enough coffee. 😉
Is there mind before coffee? Not here.
Not here, either!
Ellen is a deep thinker. She must have been creating a story in her mind, but after her cup of coffee, I’m sure she off to writing the next chapter.
I’m with Ellen. My superpowers kick in after I’ve had my morning coffee. 😀
This is really great!! Love how you set us up for certain drama–then, boom, it’s just coffee!!! 🙂
Thank you. Yup, today it’s just coffee. 🙂
Most welcome 🙂
Most welcome 🙂
I thought there was something brewing until i heard the word coffee. A lot can happen over and after coffee. Well written, Lisa.
Haha! Well played! And thank you. 🙂
Very funny and great picture. LIKE it! 😛
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