Three women huddled in the back hallway – the only safe place to chat. “Remember when we took smoke breaks and chatted around the watercooler”, whispered Dolly.
“Those were the days. You could smoke and drink and nobody batted an eyelash. Now? We have to eat vegan, drink veggie smoothies, and walk everyday – JUST to get a discount on our health insurance!”
The other women nodded agreement and Ethel snuck a look around the corner. “What are we gonna do about Rita,” she asked.
The widened eyes of her coworkers spoke volumes. Their she-devil boss had overheard.
“What’s up, my women?”
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Carrying on last week’s story – this is my entry for VV’s 100 Words prompt Widened. What say you? Got 100 words inside? Spew ’em out here.
Haha! I love this idea that stuff which was once taboo for women is now being scrutinized again. Great response!
Quite a different society…very possible. You never know how far the pendulum will swing!
Busted!
So many variables can change, and yet office politics/gossip remain the same. Nicely done!
“What’s up, my women?” Ha, I love that line.
I like that they “have to” eat Vegan…still chuckling, Robin