An Unforeseen Inconvenience
She slowly walked on the sidewalk, making her way to her apartment. Unfortunately for her, work meant that this was her normal routine. Her boss had been working her more and more. She was forced to work till the early hours of the morning almost every day now. And her days were often spent working too. She rarely got more than a couple hours of sleep. And that’s if she was lucky.
She didn’t usually walk this slowly and was the kind of person that always watched her back. She wasn’t stupid, she knew the world was a bad place and you always had to be careful. However, she was exhausted tonight and the crisp night air was refreshing. She breathed it in and took slow steps ahead.
As she walked, she started thinking of her job and her life. She often wished she had a normal job. One that she could tell her parents about. One that would allow her to be in an honest relationship. But circumstances meant she was stuck with this one. It was the only thing she was really good at. And this job and her boss saved her when she had nothing.
Perhaps she was distracted by her thoughts or perhaps it was the lack of sleep but she didn’t realise she was being followed until he grabbed her shoulders and forced her to turn around looking straight at him.
“Give me your money and no one gets hurt.”
“No.”
“What did you just say to me?”
“No.”
He lunged towards her with his knife and she quickly moved to the side dodging him and grabbing his wrist forcing him to drop the knife. She twist his arm and he screamed in pain as she swiftly moved behind him holding his neck. One rapid movement later there was a snap and she threw his lifeless body on the floor.
She hated when she had to do her job for free. Didn’t he know she got paid thousands for this? What an annoying unforseen inconvenience.
She shoved her hands back in her pockets and kept walking. More briskly this time but still enjoying the cold air.
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As I was reading this story, I anticipated that something bad was going to happen. There was a constant feeling of consternation. But, the end was nothing less than a shock. Was she working overtime to confront and kill people? So, she was hired as a hitman. How come she could tell her parents about her job?
Again a frightening story with unusual ending. You keep surprising us, Pooja.
Thanks so much, I really enjoy such twists so it’s to be expected lol.
Yeah, now we can relate such twists to your stories and poems. You can write a good thriller.
Ummm I’ll be mindful in the future to never complain if you forget or post late. 😉
Haha it may be a good idea to stay on my good side 😅
Yes… Your pen can be a bit savage. 😉
Lots of possibilities here, could be an interesting novel with the right concept and premise. (Sorry, but I just read Story Fix by Larry Brooks and I am looking at everything through that lens now, lol)
Haha that’s fine and thank you so much.
I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! I was thinking she worked in retail and something completely asinine was about to be said or done. What a plot twist!
Lol thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Wah
What a “twist”
Totally unexpected. 👏🏻
Totally love it and I would love to read more such stories. You should do a series with it. 😊
Thanks so much, will try to share more soon 😀
She was a prostitute. A call girl perhaps. She really knew how to defend herself. A life lost, but hers was saved. Great post.
? She sounds like she gets paid to kill people. I don’t know any prostitute that does. They probably thought they could take advantage of her and she yoinked them.
Maybe she took some self defense classes to protect herself. Maybe that was her profession, but who knows what she may have did in her spare time?
“Usually I don’t work for free.” I assume she’s just an assassin or some kind of bounty hunter, but heck, she could be?
Oh wait, I quoted wrong. She usually doesn’t work for free or something similar is on the story.
She’s an assassin 🔪
She was an assassin that’s why she was so great at defending herself. Thanks so much.
You’re welcome.
Wow! I did NOT see that coming!
Haha thanks!
“She hated when she had to do her job for free. ” Great line!
Thank you so much!
You’re welcome!
Suspense and I thought she was like a stripper or a sex worker and was too embarrassed to tell her family. Only to find out she is a badass.
Haha yes, she was secretly a badass. Thank you.
your tales always have a delightful twist, Pooja.
armed with your imagination, you can be very dangerous, I see😋😉
lovely 🤍
Thank you so much, such a huge compliment 😊
You welcome 🤍
Loved the pace of this story.. great ending. Love the fact that it has a lot of possibilities for more . Great stuff
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed the story.
Girlll…that was such a good read. I was so engaged till the very end.
Thank you so much! 😊
😂 I was expecting the worst for her but sheesh, she was the worst all along. I love your writing. I was on the edge of my seat.
Haha thanks so much, you know how I like my twists!
Yes liked the women power when she dogged the man who wanted to steal her. An un- usual ending:
Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it.
Woah! I enjoyed every line of it! I understood she was a prostitute and then the twist! Brilliant work, I want more of it! 😃
Thank you so much, really appreciate that! 😊
I enjoyed reading through it. This could be the best-selling book ☺
Thank you so much 😊
Amazing, unexpected twist. Love it.
Thank you so much.
Great story. It’s good to know that even an assassin can do good deeds pro bono if the crisp night air is refreshing. And I heard a rumor that she called her friend in the police department about it so he could close a long simmering case of a career criminal mugger and bank robber. He was glad that there was a lot less paperwork that he had to do. With the case closed, they went to lunch, and he suggested that he could tell her Mother that she worked as a “consultant” for him. They laughed and traded more tips.
Thanks so much. Yes, there’s good in everyone I guess lol.
Unexpected twist!!
Great share, Pooja👏😊
Thanks so much! 😊
Whoa, I was in suspense and drawn in to the story… that ending caught me by surprise!
Thanks so much!
Enjoyed this one. A well thought and written story.
Thank you so much.
😳😳😳
The lack of sleep and appreciation clearly really got her mixed up. This seems like a tale of morals too though as neither was in the right here and is a pretty shocking story. Sorry I have been absent on your blog for a while, I haven’t been well. Is nothing against you 🙂 💜
That’s okay, I completely understand. Hope you’re feeling better now ☺
I’m trying to and will keep you updated as best I can 🙂
Yes, definitely do. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Thanks so much 🙂 and will do
My pleasure.
Ruthless, I love it! Hugs, C
Haha, thank you!
You really did a great job with this post, I loved the surprise ending as well
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.
You always amaze me with your posts
What a surprise ending. Haha. At first I thought she had to walk home after work, only to realize that her job was nothing ordinary… Brilliant.
Haha thanks so much.
I did NOT see that coming
Haha thanks.
What a plot twist, i didn’t see that coming😅
Thanks so much haha 😊
Martial arts knowledge is a must in today’s world
Agreed.
Very much enjoyed, Pooja. I sort of pictured you doing that. You do look like you have a dark side😁🙏🏾
Haha thank you, I think? 😅
😅
Well, he’ll never do that to someone again 😅
Lol true 😅
Oh so she’s a bad ass huh? What is this night job, a hit woman 🤣?
Haha, I was picturing her as an assassin 😅
That’s it, a hitman or woman is an assassin 🤣.
I liked this one. You’re usually too dark but this one was great. 🤣😎🙃
Haha glad this wasn’t too dark 😅
Sometimes I’m very afraid 🤣😎🙃
That was great. Watching the old black and white movie of “The Day The Earth Stood Still” The skirt wearing woman started to run away and fell down. I told my sister that when they started making women kick peoples butts instead of falling down, I was all for it. I liked how your character was in control the whole time even though she was second guessing herself.
Yes, I too prefer when women start kicking butts instead of being the “damsel in distress.” Thank you. I wanted to portray her as strong and self-reliant/independent.
Really unforeseen twist to your story ❤️
Thanks so much 😊