Julie read it again. It was an anonymous mail declaring love. She had been getting these emails for the past one week. Julie re-read it and smiled. She always read them in the morning, break and before going home. It was definitely someone from her team. Julie hoped that it was not some married man. Was it Alvin, Jay or Jake? She was sure it was one of these three men. Alvin was the most well dressed, Jay was trendy and Jake was unkempt, but talented. Julie was still dreaming when she was called to attend the meeting. She observed the three of them when they made their points in the meeting. Jake noticed her and smiled.
Was it Jake? Julie certainly wished it was him. The next day she got another email. From Jake? She saved all them in a folder. The weekend made her yearn for those emails. She would ask Jake in the office party on Monday. She dressed casually for the party. Maybe Jake would like it. As she went inside, there was a crowd. Her teammates were congratulating Jake, who was there with his fiancée. A shaken Julie went to her desk and opened her inbox. The folder concerned was gone and with it all those precious emails.
This was written for Picture it & Write hosted by Ermilia.
Very well written.
Hi, Thanks a lot:)
That last line gave an unexpected twist and opens up so many tangents — if this served as an intro, I can see at least five different storylines/genre take off. Deep 🙂
Very well done, Padmini.
Yes, this story can be continued in different ways..Thanks so much for liking this:)
wow…. wow…. great writing and perspective.
Hi Roxi, Thank you very much!
Teasing but beguiling, the reader feels no choice but to follow to the (bitter) end. Very well done.
Yes, it has turned out bitter in the end.. but Julie imagines so much because Jake just smiled at her..Thank you so very much for visiting my blog and sharing your thoughts on these short stories. Look forward to visiting yours.
Padmina, this sent chills through me because of the last line. You do have a way with words!
Thank you very much, Peg. Appreciate your visit and reading the story.
Great story. This looks like it could have a sequel.
Yes, it possibly could:) Thank you. LuAnn
I am new to your site. I came here following Eric’s link when he featured you as his site election. What a joy and what an excellent recommendation! Eric wrote that you words linger on; I find this to be true. I couldn’t stop reading and savored each succinct poignant provocative piece. I marvel at your ability to give each an unusual good turn (twist). Today’s Precious Folder is no exception. I shall keep coming back for more – I admire your genre of writing – thank you
much appreciate your kind words, Jane. Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my posts. Just went through your posts. Your short stories are thought provoking and particularly enjoyed your mother’s poem. Thank you very much
I like the story up to Jake’s fiancée. The last sentence was over my head.
well, the party was held in her office..so, she went over to check her email and found all her love mails gone. How they disappeared is open to interpretations..Thank you for the comment, Anne
Well done – this interesting piece of flash fiction, with a twist in the tail at its conclusion.
Thank you, Mary
Ooh, how teasing is your story..! There are so many possibilities, and yet I can’t help but think that Jake may be a ‘cad’ after all….
I really enjoyed this story, Padmini… Well done to you…!
He could be. Thank you, Carolyn:)
well done ^^ creating lots of possible — and insane — reasons for the disappearance of the mail..
Thank you, kz:)
Ooo! What happened? I love the sudden mystery behind the story. You kept us on our feet! Thanks for contributing this week to Picture it & Write. 🙂
– Ermisenda
Hi Ermilia, The ending is open to interpretations. Thank you so much!
Jake the snake if you ask me…….your writing style is imperceptibly simple, and you always hold something up your sleeve for your readers! When I say simple, remember that Hemingway did this, so you’re in good company!
so glad you think so, Pirate and thank you for the kind words
poor girl!
yes..as it turns out in the ending. Thank you, Sharmishtha. so glad to see you once again