PHOTO PROMPT © Jennifer Pendergast
Don’t Be a Goose
“Geese? No. Not this morning.” Mike laid on the horn.
Some jerk behind him yelled.
“Asshole!” Mike gave him the finger, inched through the angry gaggle, and sped off, making the interview with moments to spare.
The boss arrived five minutes late.
“Sorry about this. Goose parade across Main Street. Some bozo couldn’t keep his temper long enough to let them cross. Got ‘em all worked up.”
He rustled some papers. “What do you drive?”
Mike gulped. “A red Civic.”
“Interesting. Saw that same blue Nissan out front. Only car I didn’t recognize.” He frowned. “Sorry. This position was filled.”
As always, many thanks for Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for hosting Friday Fictioneers! Stop over and read a wonderful array of 100-word-fiction pieces based on this photo prompt!
Angela Writes... 
Thats a shame. Tough luck.
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Yep. You never know who’s watching… Thanks for your comment, Meha!
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Whoops! He lost before he got there!
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Yes, yes he did! This interview was over before it began. Thank you for reading and commenting, Keith!
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it looks like karma struck too soon. 🙂
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Indeed. It’s usually a long game, but this bit back fast. Thanks for reading and commenting, Plaridel!
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Not his lucky day.
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Unfortunately, no. Who would have thought the geese were more important than the interview? Thanks for reading and commenting, James!
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Of such little accidents events are made
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True. The little things aren’t always meaningless. Thank you for reading and commenting, Neil!
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Darn goose lover. 😉
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I know, I know. Why didn’t the boss just hate geese like any normal person would? 😉 Although I think the lies and attitude were the biggest deterrent. Thank you for reading, James!
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“Be sure your sin will find you out.” and sometimes quite soon. 🙂
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Christine, I was thinking along those very same lines when I wrote this. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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🙂
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Oops…:(
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Guess is pays not to be late …. or an asshole.
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Two important life lessons, hehe! 😉
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Great title and fascinating situation. Sorry he didn’t get the job because of the geese — or maybe because he lied 😉 Boss was lucky to find out before he hired him.
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Thank you! I imagine it’s better for both parties that things came out sooner rather than later. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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You’re very welcome. Don’t you love it when people “get into” your stories? I know I do.
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Owch! That’s awkward…some things a best left unsaid.. Well told.
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I agree. Sometimes it’s better to reel it in a bit. Thank you for reading and commenting!
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My pleasure 🙂 great story!
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Dear Angela,
I love the awkward moment. Perhaps he’ll be a little more patient in traffic next time. Or maybe not. 😉 Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thank you, Rochelle! I’m not sure if Mike will change, or whether he’ll just see it all as unfair… He may need several nudges before he gets the idea.
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cautionary tale, best to keep your temper under wraps I guess.
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Yes! Some people fly off the handle too much. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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I like that boss. Mike… not so much. Great tale.
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Thanks! Yes, I think the boss is pretty perceptive and has good boundaries. Mike could probably benefit (if dragged kicking and screaming) from someone like him, but alas, that door is closed. Thank you so much for reading and commenting!
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Oooooo
Nicely done with the set up and pay off. That might teach him, then again I’m not sure he’s the type to learn a lesson like that. Well done
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Laurie, thank you! I agree. I don’t think Mike would learn quickly, though he’d benefit, I think, from someone like the boss. Maybe fate will force them to work together again in the future and he’ll eventually change. I appreciate your reading and commenting!
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Hoist on his own petard!
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