Writing Contest: Left Behind!
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Left Behind
A short story by Zander Hawk
I remember when I first arrived at Outpost Recuerdo. I had joined the Federation Bureau of Administration as an accountant, specializing in ensuring that requisitions for non-Federation currencies were completed in a timely manner.
I loved my job, there was always a certainty about numbers that I enjoyed. I remember working with Jill in Purchasing, she was great. Peter in Fiscal was always very thoughtful. Miranda in Accounting had an infectious laugh, she was a riot.
We would have wild potlucks every month until the new managers took over - I guess they didn’t like food much.
I would go by Jill’s desk often and talk about work stuff. We did this for many years until she got promoted. She left to some other outpost near the Beta Magellan system.
I loved strolling through the halls of the building, and especially gazing out the main window that looked out into space. Pete’s desk was only a few steps away. I would always drop by his desk and we would chat about the joys of life, it was our routine for the longest time until he passed away.
I would always rely on Miranda as the comedic relief of the office. We would often joke about being in one of those old 21st Century sitcoms. We did that for the longest time until she decided to retire. I tried keeping in touch with everyone, but life happens and everyone eventually moves on.
Work was like home until it wasn’t. Eventually everyone I knew was replaced and the new people were very different, they were very focused on their own interests. I quickly became the old guy in the corner desk. I was either ignored or forgotten…I could never figure out which one. I guess I just wasn’t relevant anymore. I felt discarded. Everyone I knew moved on except me.
On my last day years later, it was time for me to leave everything behind and so I finally went home.
I said goodbye to my favorite window, I closed my eyes and I left the building.
I exhaled.
I was transported through the stars at warp speeds until I got home.
I opened the door and there to my joy and surprise I saw Jill, Peter, and Miranda with open arms.
I guess I finally caught up with them in the end…
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Left Behind
A short story by Zander Hawk
I remember when I first arrived at Outpost Recuerdo. I had joined the Federation Bureau of Administration as an accountant, specializing in ensuring that requisitions for non-Federation currencies were completed in a timely manner.
I loved my job, there was always a certainty about numbers that I enjoyed. I remember working with Jill in Purchasing, she was great. Peter in Fiscal was always very thoughtful. Miranda in Accounting had an infectious laugh, she was a riot.
We would have wild potlucks every month until the new managers took over - I guess they didn’t like food much.
I would go by Jill’s desk often and talk about work stuff. We did this for many years until she got promoted. She left to some other outpost near the Beta Magellan system.
I loved strolling through the halls of the building, and especially gazing out the main window that looked out into space. Pete’s desk was only a few steps away. I would always drop by his desk and we would chat about the joys of life, it was our routine for the longest time until he passed away.
I would always rely on Miranda as the comedic relief of the office. We would often joke about being in one of those old 21st Century sitcoms. We did that for the longest time until she decided to retire. I tried keeping in touch with everyone, but life happens and everyone eventually moves on.
Work was like home until it wasn’t. Eventually everyone I knew was replaced and the new people were very different, they were very focused on their own interests. I quickly became the old guy in the corner desk. I was either ignored or forgotten…I could never figure out which one. I guess I just wasn’t relevant anymore. I felt discarded. Everyone I knew moved on except me.
On my last day years later, it was time for me to leave everything behind and so I finally went home.
I said goodbye to my favorite window, I closed my eyes and I left the building.
I exhaled.
I was transported through the stars at warp speeds until I got home.
I opened the door and there to my joy and surprise I saw Jill, Peter, and Miranda with open arms.
I guess I finally caught up with them in the end…
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