My boss called me in before three. I was being promoted, getting a hefty raise, and being told to take the rest of the day. I called my wife, who had off from school. My excitement contagious, we decided to meet and celebrate at our favorite spot.
I flew out of the office, down the subway stairs, and immediately onto a train. What luck! And then I looked around. Not a single smile or joyful face. No eye contact from anyone.
This can't be right, I thought. I blew out a breath, deflating as the happiness seeped out of me.
From the 100 Words in 100 Seconds Podcast
From the 100 Wood Stories Podcast - Weekly Challenge
There are seven stories in this episode. As I was new to the challenge, I'm up first at the 1:35 mark.
