SAM

Her hands were shaking while lifting up the coffee cup from the dining table. She took a sip from her trembling lips and looked at him. “Is this the time for us to part ways?” He looked directly into her deep green eyes and tried to smile. He was tired from the fight last night and did not know what to say or even how to speak about it. She wiped the perspiration from her brows while he took some time munching on the sandwich. With one last gulp, he finished the coffee and without looking at her this time said, “I don’t know what else to say.” She smirked while a tear that was struggling to stay inside suddenly trickled down her cheek. She took her time wiping it and continued sipping coffee. “It’s not my fault,” he continued, “and neither is it yours. It’s the circumstances, that were not under our control. We tried our best to mend this relationship. We should have done this earlier. Not that it’s too late, but I don’t know if it’s the right time now. We ha...

He woke up when the alarm beeped and sat upright on the bed . He was glad to be on leave. He had made plans for the whole day. He would meet all his friends and have a blast. He was having his breakfast when his phone rang. ‘Hello?’ ‘Is this Dex Carr?’ a stern voice demanded. ‘Yes, I’m speaking. And you?’ ‘It’s your boss,’ the voice fumed. ‘Oh,’ Dex was confused, ‘Good morning sir. I’m sorry I couldn’t recognize your voice. Is everything fine? How did you like my report?’ ‘You call that a report?’ the voice thundered. ‘Come to the office immediately. I think we have serious matters to discuss.’ ‘But sir,’ Dex was helpless, ‘I’m on a two-day leave.’ ‘I don’t care if you are on a month’s vacation. Come immediately or be ready to get fired tomorrow.’ The phone was disconnected. Dex did not know what to do. He had waited so long for this day. But now his job was at stake. He quickly went for a shower and got dressed. Then he opened his briefcase and filled some files in it. ...