This week’s Wednesday story is not about an egg, but is about a poor guy getting dumped. It happens to the best of us and in this case the dumpor waited quite a while to let the dumpee know his status. To make matters worse there is another character involved as well. (gee that is a surprise) Here is the story and I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday. Count with me. How many days until Friday?
Waiting by John W. Howell ©2014
“Hey Frank I just swung by the post office and they gave me this letter for you.”
“Well thanks. That was nice of them to let you do the delivery especially since you have only been on the island for a couple of days.”
“Well the post mistress said you’ve been on the beach all day and I told her I was coming to see you.”
“Boy in a small beach town there are no secrets.”
“You can say that again. Hope it is good news. The letter I mean.”
“Yeah Bob I wish I could say the same thing.”
“Is it bad news?”
“My wife dumped me.”
“What? I didn’t know you were married.”
“No one was supposed to know. I guess it won’t hurt now to tell the story.”
“What story?”
“She and I were broke so we hatched this plan to take out some insurance and then for me to disappear. We would wait for the statute to run out and declare me legally dead. Well the seven-year statute ran out last week and she now has two million bucks.”
“Wow. Can’t you do something?”
“Naw. If I say anything I could go to prison for fraud.”
“Why’d she dump you?”
“According to the letter she was tired of being alone and fell for some guy named Bob. Hey he has the same name as you.”
“Funny huh Frank.”
“Aw c’omon don’t tell me you are the same Bob.”
“No Frank I am not the same Bob. My name is Bob Peters and I am with the FBI and I have a few more questions for you.”
Now that was fantastic…got me!!!…’cos I was so sure ‘he’ was that Bob…x
LikeLike
That was a consideration. I was going to have the wife dump him as well and the two of them live miserably ever after.
LikeLike
Loved that conversation. Great twist in the end. Just goes to show how our perceptions and biases can lead us to different conclusions.
Shakti
LikeLike
Thank you. We all see different things in the world based on what we think we know.
LikeLike
You are welcome. Plan to come again to your blogsite.
LikeLike
You had me at “Hey Frank” 🙂 Great story and again I was surprised at the end. I love these stories, John.
LikeLike
Thanks Marie. It is fun to bash Frank at every opportunity.
LikeLike
This is why you never break your cover.
LikeLike
So true. *pulling back the shade to check the street*
LikeLike
Don’t worry. They’re on the roof by now.
LikeLike
Thought it was Santa, but you are right. Wrong time of year.
LikeLike
Pesky ninjas. They never bring presents.
LikeLike
LOL. Great one! Thanks.
LikeLike
Thanks for the comment. Glad you did.
LikeLike
Ha! You never know. Can’t unring that bell now can he?
LikeLike
Cat out of the bag. Ah Frank you are sooooo dumb.
LikeLike
I didn’t see that coming John. Damn those Feds are good!
LikeLike
Or Frank is really dumb.
LikeLike
I’ve seen The Untouchables so I will stick with my dream..
LikeLike
Yikes!! I didn’t see that coming, John. One should put more thought in to something like insurance fraud, I think. Ha!
I can’t wait to read your novel this summer.
LikeLike
Yes, and get a more trust worthy accomplice.
LikeLike
Yes, that too.
LikeLike
John! Loved the ending! Talk about a swingy!
LikeLike
Thank you so much.
LikeLike
Someone’s about to be dumped into a federal penitentiary! Well done, John.
LikeLike
Unless he can cut a deal and turn on the wife.
LikeLike
Great twist, John – enjoyed this a lot.
LikeLike
Thanks
LikeLike
GREAT last line!! Love the twist at the end.
LikeLike
I am so glad you liked it. I get a kick out of writing these for relaxation.
LikeLike
Gotcha!! Well, you got me with that one, John. Well played. I enjoy your Hump Day stories.
LikeLike
I am so glad. I really enjoy writing them. Gives me a break from the other stuff.
LikeLike