#fictionalstory

“I am waiting for that report… was supposed to be issued two days back,” I speak with a friendly tone yet subtly authoritative. “It will get heated in here,” I jokingly assert.

He usually hands in the file on time. I am perplexed. We need a plain-spoken word to solve the issue because I can’t explain much to the man above. Rise with stance, my left palm on the mouse double-tap my sight on an empty column.

“ On it, on it, on i…t.”he laments, with controlled anxiety. “Time?” I ask. “Two in the afternoon until 2 pm.” You will have it, as you require.” a response with reserved anger tunning the tone to assure with respect. “Quite occupied, what seems to be the issue,” I ask. My concern breaks despite my will to inhale the curiosity steming from within.

“ huh, a bit tricky.” a thoughtful response with a tingle of adrenaline.

I get wildered because it’s an odd occurrence because he is open and very interactive. “Sharing?” Swiftly ask. “I lost a million,” drops it like a thunderbolt.

©Joeln