How was your day?
Thu, Oct 1, 2009
Ryan turned off his computer and walked towards Pam’s
desk.
desk.
“Hey, working towards another ‘Star Employee Award’ are
you?”
you?”
She swirled her chair to face him “Yeah. That’s what I am
working for! Another stupid sheet of paper to hang at my work desk and a topic
for you all to joke about for another month.
working for! Another stupid sheet of paper to hang at my work desk and a topic
for you all to joke about for another month.
Now unless you have something really important to say, leave
me alone. I have tons of work to do.”
me alone. I have tons of work to do.”
“You mean you won’t be able to leave before nine?”
She covered her face with her hands and slowly slid them
down. “I have two show stopper defects to fix. And with the mood am in, I’ll be
lucky if I get to go home before Christmas”
down. “I have two show stopper defects to fix. And with the mood am in, I’ll be
lucky if I get to go home before Christmas”
“But the last bus leaves at nine.”
“I KNOW that Ryan. Not helping!”
He put his bag down and turned on his computer. “Okay. I’ll
help. Send me the details for the second one.”
help. Send me the details for the second one.”
“Ryan, it’s nice of you. But you don’t have to do that. I
can handle it.”
can handle it.”
“I know you can genius. But I insist.”
She sneaked a smile and said, “Mailed you. But you better do
it right or it’ll be my ass.”
it right or it’ll be my ass.”
“Now we wouldn’t want that, would we? I’ll do my best.”
They were finished with the work in a couple of hours.
He dragged his feet as they walked out of the office, “It’s
already past ten. You wanna grab dinner somewhere? I can drop you later.”
already past ten. You wanna grab dinner somewhere? I can drop you later.”
“Drop me in what? Your chauffeur driven limousine?”
“I meant, we could share a cab later”
“Alright smarty pants. Let’s go to Denny’s. I am starving”
“As you wish… Her majesty”
She gave him a stare. “I’ll let you off easy on this one.
You have earned the right to pass comments tonight. But still, as a punishment you’re going to pay the bill.”
You have earned the right to pass comments tonight. But still, as a punishment you’re going to pay the bill.”
“As you wish… Um. Fine with me.”
They called in the cab after dinner.
Pam slept most of the way, her head calmly rested on his shoulder.
He woke her up when they reached her home and they exchanged good nights.
Before she stepped out of the car she said, “You know, I suck at showing this stuff. But you are a very special friend.”
“You are very special too”, he whispered back.
“Okay, now don’t expect me to give you a hug or anything", she winked, "Now, I badly need to go get some
sleep.
sleep.
Gosh, today was the worst day ever.”
“Bye Pam. See you tomorrow”
Ryan reached home in another twenty minutes.
He picked up his diary and started
writing “October 1st 2009 – The Best Day of My Life…..”
writing “October 1st 2009 – The Best Day of My Life…..”
Tags: Drama, Flash Fiction, Romance
Aww..
(I’m sorry for such a lame comment but this one struck a silent chord and hence, no words)
That makes it one of the best comments ever.
Though now am curious about the backstory.
Aww! How sweet! I can just picture it!
Am so glad that you could!
wow! predictable but stunning ending…looks like “anakin slow-walker” is back in the game!!
I never realized when I was out.
No shocks and surprises here. Am making up for all the bloodshed I’ve caused in the past.
aww!! cute
…loved it 
Thanks a ton!
Awww! (I know, Cliche’)
But still, the antithesis: her “worst” day and his best
I don’t know if i’ve mentioned it earlier, but i’m following your blog.
Cheers!
Thank you so much for being a follower. Am honored.
Am glad you found something to your liking here.
You really are a romantic! This is very sweet — a sweet beginning for them.
THAT I am!
I sure hope she sees through him in time. That’s the trickiest part.
What a sweet date. I hope she realizes.
I also recognize the possibility of the dreaded friend-zone. I’ve been there. I dare to guess that you have too.
I haven’t been through this particular incident but have had some very good days which were one of the worst for her.
Tragedy often brings people close.
I don’t believe for one minute that it was her.. “Worst day EVER”….
I’m certain she opened her apartment with a big grin on her face as his cab drove away.
Very well written Aniket… liked it a lot!!
Well you should go and bring her to her senses then! lol
Thankya for a sweet comment as always!
PS: Us geeks are kind hearted people. Period.
Hi there! I’m trying to spend more time blogging (“trying” being the key word…)
So I stop over here this morning, and I’m so delighted that I did! (I was really hoping as I was reading that this would turn out to be a bit autobiographical…?)
I just hope she proves to give as much as she receives. And that she stops playing games and really looks at what is in front of her.
Sadly though its not autobiographical. I’m not even interested in anyone at the moment. Sad, I know.
Just trying to figure out what I want to do in life, right now. Rest shall fall later.
That doesn’t happen often though, that they realize whats in front of them.
Aniket, I love this. I am so rooting for Ryan, and that’s a compliment to you because you were able to *show* us such an endearing guy (without telling us that he was).
Nicely done.
(This almost makes up for the one with the three year old.)
Merci Jen. Am glad it bailed me out of the 3 year old massacre. And am so happy that you got everything I wanted to show in the piece.
I am loving the responses for this one, I am.
Aniket, I left a comment and it’s not here. Are you moderating? Screening? Snubbing? Have the People for the Ethical Treatment of Anoles gotten to you?
I’ll try again–please ignore it it’s repetitive!
I really liked this and what I enjoyed so much is how you created a totally endearing character, for whom I am SO rooting, without telling us that he is so damn endearing. You showed us, and did a great job.
Loved it. Much more than the one with the three year old.
Was caching the site so that it loads faster. It does now, check check!
So probably that caused the misbehavior. I haven’t put in a code to block anyone named Jennifer out just to piss her off, no. (Now if I could… I probably can with a little change in code… man that would irritate her real bad….. *evil laughter*)
I got both the comments though.
Very sweet! Love the ‘as you wish’. Reminded me of The Princess Bride which is the best movie ever.
Best movie Ever? Seriously? Should watch it then. I passed on it thinking it must be a gurly movie.
i like!! i like!! i reeeaaaallllllyyyyy liked it!!
just chanced upon your blog, and i really liked what u written!
keep it up
Cheers!
Welcome! Am so glad that you “reeeaaaallllllyyyyy” liked it.
Thanks a lot for such a lovely comment. Hope to see you back here.
You know what it reminded me of? The Office. And not just because the receptionist’s character is named “Pam.” But it really had the same sweetly subtle flavor that Jim and Pam’s romance had on that show. Before she woke up to what was in front of her, and embraced him for real.
I really enjoyed this, Aniket. The dialogue and situation were believable, and you didn’t try to push it too hard. It had the authentic touch of reality. Which is why everyone probably thought it was plucked from your life.
And the ending left us imagining the possibilities. Which is how I like it.
I’m just happy to be back reading your blogs. (lame excuse excised
)
Okay, I most certainly not believe in such things but am beginning to wonder if there’s a spirit bond between us? You catch everything I say and try to hide too.
That’s the reason I named the character as such. Though Ryan is clearly not based on THE RYAN. I just can’t write anything serious with a character named Jim. Don’t ask me why! Instantly a mischievous boy comes to my mind. Hence, I changed the name to Ryan coz I saw him recently in Inglorious Basterds (Uber awesome movie).
I saw all 5 seasons of The Office last month and not surprisingly sooo fell in love with Pam.
Well, I have seen a few people around in office doing “extra favors” around for obvious reasons. It shows. So that prompted me to write this one in office.
Am glad people found it believable.
Happy to see you here too. We can let each other off easy. Lets admit, we both suck at keeping promises.
I KNEW it!
Jim and Pam 4-Ever.
(Me? Suck at keeping promises??
Well, okay. Yeah. Definitely, in fact.)
I hear you! Here’s to Jim and Pam!
I can so relate to this. Lol. Not that i work in an office atmosphere, but that the best friends “I’ll always be there” stuff that is rarely platonic drives some memories back to me. This story is really cute.
Thanks for commenting on my 55 fiction entry “Last Grip”. Was wondering if you’ve got entry there too? I’m yet to read everything
Well you’ve found my entry there so I guess we’re even… oh no, wait I’ve still got to pay you a visit at your blog
Thanks for visiting here. Hope to see you back.
Very Sweet
It’s great reading some quality stuff after a long long time 
keep writing, keep inspiring!!
Well, look who’s here. It’s your first visit to the new blog right? Well am so glad you made it here.
I know I haven’t been great in regularity either.
This was absolutely delicious, Aniket. Thank you!
The pleasure is all mine, my lady!
Hmmm..how did i miss commenting on it after reading it long ago…
As i always say….you give that punch in the lastline which makes me so engrossed while readin to predict the last line at least
Good job….
and one more thing..you got few awards from me… do take them home dude…
one more thing…i dont see you around much..is everything fine..?
Thanks for the swell comment and the awards dude. Much appreciated.
Nice Read Bhai!
Thanks man!
That was sweet. Make his next day even better
Thanks. I just might…
wow – made me think of the office too – even though this pam doesn’t seem to be reciprocating as much as the office pam – but maybe she’s engaged or something. or not. chicks, man.
anyway – two tings – your horror is appalling, and your romance is tender, and if ever the twain shall meet, i smell blockbuster. also, you should most definitely see “the princess bride”, because even though you’re right about it being a girly movie, it also features a kickass swordsman and andre the giant and is hilarious.
I am a big fan of Coppola’s take on Dracula. Horror and romance at its best. I’d love to write something like that or one like the Devil’s Advocate. One of these days, I will.
And now I shall must download the princess bride, for sure.
man!! u r genius…jst like readin mah own mind(dat everytime i ping her, i feel like bst day of my lyf)
Thanks a lot bro.! I wish you both a happily-ever-after story.
Hope to see you around.:)
I liked this one. Hints at so much more to come Micky. Nice work
Thanks! All the IT guys seem to like it.