Me. You. Coffee.

Janette was a worrier. 

In the evening she’d worry about not getting enough sleep, or that she might miss her alarm, or (heavens forbid) not wake up at all.

In the morning she’d fret about the weather and what to wear. She’d fuss over missing the bus and being late for work; she’d hate to lose her job.

On Thursday at 9am her line manager announced a staff activity day. Axe throwing, raft building, rope climbing and bungee jumping. 

At 9.15 Janette pulled a prewritten letter from her cardigan pocket and handed it to HR. It simply read, “I quit.”

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Written as part of Friday Fictioneers writing group. 100 words, 1 photo (this week supplied by the generous Yvette Prior) and hosted as always by Rochelle.

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