I have waited 3 and a half years for Ed, the painter in our building, to say something to me. We have never spoken or even exchanged glances. Ed’s job is to paint 6 floors of flat, chalk-white walls and then restart at the beginning and paint them again. How dull.
I used to feel bad for him so I would say, “good morning” or “have a good evening,” but he never responded. I gave up and figured that he’s just an impolite dick with a monotonous job. Sometimes when I pass by, I catch him in the window reflection checking out my ass. Boys really will be boys.
Today I came into work a different way so I could spend a little more time dreaming up things in the sunshine. Beautiful days always put my head in the clouds. As I approached the building, I saw Ed coming in from the other side. We walked in together and waited in silence for the elevator. Once we were on, the door closed and he looked up at me and said, “Whatever is making you smile like that, hold it close and never let it go.”
I was taken aback. “Oh I won’t,” I replied firmly. He smiled. We got off the elevator and before we went our separate ways he said, “Good girl. I’m glad we understand each other–now go be happy.”
And so I am. Life, what a funny, precious thing.
Goosebumps.
by R.L. Stine
That’s Actually A Beautiful Little Moment.
It’s Almost Always The Simplest Of Things That Make Up Those Beautiful Little Moments.
Thanks For Sharing This One.
It Made Me Smile, Also
-BRAD
Thank you, Brad
As They Say, “It’s The Little Things…”
That Has The Added Bonus Of Actually Being TRUE =)
Wow – awesome story. Life is crazy, isn’t it?!
wonderful – its all i can say about this, so i’ll say it again. wonderful
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this is just great
Thank you!
Ed sounds like a nice guy… Creepy. But nice.
~Cedelle
quite lovely.
sweet story, I’m not sure whether to be happy or sad! Does Ed need a hug?
love that kind of thing too. very filling. *you never know*