A day in the life...

“I’ve been watching you,” she said, swinging her shoulders lightly from side to side. I could smell her perfume, see her perfect skin and her blue eyes. She was truly a beautiful young woman.

Much to my embarrassment...  I was arrested to day.

 

It all began in the electrical isle at the Home Depot. I was buying the material to change out an electrical service. A key component to this task is a  weather mast... a ten foot long, forty pound  steel pipe.

This was the trigger to my situation.

As I pushed my cart down the aisle I couldn’t help but notice an attractive young woman watching me.  Dressed in black slacks with a pale blue, floral top, covered with a bright orange Home Depot apron she appeared to be 23 or 24.  She leaned against shelves and smiled softly in my direction.  

I acknowledged her smile,   nodding in return in an effort to be polite.

What had caught my eye was that fact that she wore lipstick, a deep rich, luscious, red lipstick. Her long, straight red hair had been curled under giving her that Lauren Bacall  forties movie star appearance.

I tried desperately to ignore her, to go on about my business, turning my back to her, reaching for the afore mentioned weather mast.  To my dismay they were placed four feet off the floor and stood on end making them arduously difficult to recover.

The next time I glanced in her direction she waved lightly and her smile broadened.

I smiled in return and nodded again.

She pushed off the shelves, placing her hands behind her back and began to saunter in my direction.

I stood, turning to meet her advance.

“I’ve been watching you,” she said, swinging her shoulders lightly from side to side.

“I noticed,” I returned.

With her this close I could smell her perfume, see her perfect skin and her deep blue eyes. She was truly a beautiful young woman.

“My name is Carla,” she said and placed a warm hand on my arm.

To my surprise my shoulders pulled back, my stomach sucked in and both of their own volition.

“Hi Carla,” I said not know exactly what I should say.

“Did you need help?” she asked rubbing my arm nonchalantly.

“No, I got it.”

I couldn’t help but notice the shape of her sweet face, her full lips, her incredible body, the wanton look in her eyes.

“Don’t be like that. You’re just like my Grandpa. He won’t ask for help either,” she cooed.

“I beg your pardon?”

“Don’t be stubborn, I help my Grandpa all the time,” she said taking my hand leading me back to my cart.

Well, as you might imagine things spiraled out of control shortly after that... mean things were said, punches were thrown, shelves knocked over and the police called.... clearly it was not my fault. However, I will say Carla has one hell of a right hook.

Reviews

[Ashira Macy]

Haha, the end made me laugh the poor guy. As pretty as that woman was she sure had very little tact. A very enjoyable story to read and well written.

[A. Amos]

Very interesting my friend and enjoyable read...

[lissalovesyou]

Beautiful, just beautiful. And I'm glad you appreciated that "hell of a right hook" haha
lissalovesyou:)

[Sam]

I liked the ending, certainly wasn't expecting that to happen.

[WestWriter]

A Day in the Life had me chuckling, even after a second and third read through. For a hilarious emotional impact and a good, solid last line, I gave full marks. I felt that the conflict was introduced too late, and the first few paragraphs were inessential to the story. I gave A Day in the Life 4.25 Stars, and 3rd Runner Up in Flash Fiction Writing Contest 2.

Thanks for participating, Tegon. I look forward to reading more of your work in the future.

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Too funny, are all old men alike? This makes me think of my husband! He wears suspenders that look like yellow yard sticks and they always draws the attention of women, but it never fails to disappoint him when they mention their grandfathers.

[Tegon Maus]

Yes... yes they are. It's hardwired in our heads. We are always beautiful and desirable no matter how we look to the outside world. Inside we are all 007 with a touch of whimsy

[Wendy Seames Garner]

In case you can't see me, I'm shaking my head and rolling my eyes.

[Mia]

HAHAHAHA!! Tegon, I almost forgot how much pleasure your stories bring me, the ending was perfect…hilarious and not at all what I expected! You deserve far more credit than you get!
It’s my loss that I’ve been such a stranger! Hope you’re well :)

[Kevin Dean]

I really liked it. The ending isn't at all what you think.

[Wez Hardyn]

A poignant story for those of us of a certain age! Loved the ending but the misspelling of the lovely Lauren Bacall's name is unforgivable.

[Tegon Maus]

I agree !! Damn stubby fingers... good to hear from you Wez

[Angi]

Ha! My husband is sleeping just now, but I will have him read this for sure. Age just punches ya right in the gut (along with Carla!), doesn't it?! Loved this one, Tegon! Angi~

[Tegon Maus]

Thank you that was very fast. I thought he might have felt very much the same. Thanks for the read. Pick 2 of yours and I'll even up.

[Angi]

Ha! Just go have a stroll. See which titles catch your eye.