Saturday Story 2023 – Week 23 (He Loves Mondays)
New self-contained, standalone piece. Synopsis below:
Unlike most people, Gilbert loves Mondays, but is there a special reason for it?
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Gilbert Jones rushed to the nearest subway station, almost hitting a group of European tourists standing in his way. He was late for work. That hardly ever happened but things had gotten a little carried away at his best friend Dean’s bachelor party. The splintering headache and saggy eyes were signs of a nasty hangover but one that he had to deal with no matter what. He only hoped no one would notice.
Unlike most people he knew, Gilbert didn’t hate Mondays. In fact, he loved them. Going back to work was always a welcome experience in his book. As predictable as the office routines could be, it was nice to know what to expect when he sat behind his desk and glanced at the pile of papers to his right. After three years in the same company, he had learned the best way to stay productive without overexerting himself and that was something he wouldn’t trade for anything else in the world.
He really liked his job. The pay was above average, the hours were nice, and the boss usually stayed off his back unless there was something really urgent going on but those moments were rare. There was a genuine spirit of camaraderie between his co-workers and little to no gossiping that jeopardized that beautiful harmony. On top of that, there was also a woman that made his heart leap and head spin every time he saw her, one he was dying to run into again.
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