Must you go away?
He turned his head and looked at her, sitting perched prettily on the coffee table and smiled. ‘I’m only going for a quick jog around the block.’
But, I’ll miss you! Take me along. Please!
He laughed and said, ‘Nope. I think I need to do this alone.’
Fine.He could swear that he saw her pouting. Is it someone else? Are you replacing me after all this time?
Now he laughed out loud. ‘Replace you? After 7 years of loyal service? How could you even think that?’
Well, then, what if there’s an emergency? How do I reach you?
‘You’ll tell me when I am back. In 20 minutes. Surely, you can manage that as part of your job description.’
There was no answer to that one. He shrugged and let himself out the door. Once outside, he took a deep breath and thought to himself: I really need the break. I’m beginning to imagine all sorts of things. Well, maybe it’ll make for a good book. He then jogged off into the night.
Inside, on the table, she sat, her screen glowing a neon blue, blinking and displaying a couple of messages and missed calls. She couldn’t believe he’d left her- the iPhone- behind!
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Another one with awesome twist!
Hahaha, I thought it was a bike or something! Phone indeed.
Ha ha, for once the technology is being left behind 😀
LOL 😀 That’s a good one. The last trip made me realize that it isnt difficult to divorce our gadgets. The first day when there was no phone network and no internet, I restlessly checked, even restarted the device a couple of times. But once the realization seeped in, the phone was used just as a clock and an alarm. No anxiety pangs, no feeling of missing out on anything. So, yes, it can be done!
That’s a good one. I like to take mine along, though. Keeps track of the walk.
That’s a good one Shailaja! And Very few people can wean themselves away from teh phone even if for a short while. They will have withdrawal symptoms 🙂
You are becoming quite adept at the clever mis-direction strategy. We could all do with a little less Siri in our lives……says I, as I type on my iPad! 🙂
Ok, I thought it was a dog at first. 😛 But true story that we all are part of this generation at some time or the other.
hahaha…I love the twists in your tales…thought it was a pet.
Hehehe… Well my android also does the same. I guess they’re related, his iPhone and my android 😉 Awesome end to your story as always.
That was a good ending 😛
Hahaha! I’m all for getting away from online activities now and then. No iphones here! When I’m out, I’m disconnected and that’s a good thing, since I work from home all the time. Another clever one, Shailaja! 🙂
Hahahaha – a break up pause we all should do from time to time though. Hm. but now he might regret— how to take his sweaty post-jog picture??:-) hehe
I first thought it was a parrot but too eloquent in its speech! 😉 I guess ’cause I don’t have an iphone; however, even a cellphone can be addictive… in fact, all of technology can it seems! 😉 The expression “We can’t live with it, we can’t live without it” comes to mind. 😉 <3
Wohhooo..!! Perfect gift to get in return..!!!
Cheers
Lol…she is addictive. I find it hard to take a break from her. 🙂
hehehe 😀 that’s a nice twist. It must be really difficult to leave the phone behind
Haha that was some twist we all could relate to-The neon blue screen holds much significant part of our lives… Good one 🙂
I am glad that I have started following you, your writing is so original! I am looking forward to the other letters 🙂
That was a great read!
ha ha! So much fun! 🙂 Love the alternate angle.
LOL! I knew it was about this 😀
Hahaha! Good one and probably the reality for many who are in love with their Iphones. Love your twists.
and there were times when we had no cell phones
Indeed. Good times too! 🙂
Oooh! A twist in tale! Though I must agree that each time it pisses me off when the person I’m trying to have a conversation with has their nose inside their phones.
Oh absolutely. I consciously keep the phone in my bag when I am out meeting people for a social event. Just so much better!
I thought it was his pet that he left behind 🙂 Brilliant twist. I guess we all need a break from the continuous social media interference in our life 🙂
Oh I agree. I actually detox from Facebook for a week each month 🙂 Really helps keep things in perspective 🙂
Hehe 😀 I was wondering who it could be 😀 Good one ma’am 🙂
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Thanks Swathi 🙂
Very clever and entertaining! You certainly fool the reader. 😀
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I aim to please 🙂 Off to read your post 🙂
After reading the first five of your posts for A-Z, I finally managed to guess what it was two-thirds of the way. But still had a good laugh. Kudos! 😀 😀 😀
Ha ha ha. I am making it too easy, eh? Must pull up my socks then 🙂 Thanks for reading and sharing, Sundari 🙂
He he he … I didn’t expect the twist .. wonderful 😀
Glad to hear it 😀
hahahhaha…we all need to do that once in a while! I thought it was his dog…but you had me stumped!
I try to do it for an hour a day. You know, just leave her behind and go out 😉
Good one, saw that coming! But the way you described made me smile 🙂
Always happy to make you smile 🙂
Your posts are refreshing! And I always look forward to read them! Keep writing 🙂
Very thoughtful Shailaja! Awesome 😀
Thank you Sharu 🙂
Ha ha . Very smartly tackled my favorite subject . I phone.;-) Keep on Writing Shailaja.
Glad to hear it, Niharika 🙂
Yay! This one I guessed. Such an apt title, Shailaja. 🙂
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Thanks Shantala 🙂
The phone which is replacing all our relationships.. Good one Shailaja!
Indeed. Sad, but true. Thanks Lata 🙂
Hahaha! I was imagining the conversation taking place between him and his ‘loyal ‘pet dog! 🙂
Now that would be too easy, right? 😉
LOL I was guessing a pet, but this was even better ;).
You , the iPhone user, should be able to relate 😀
Haha! Very clever- and my favourite so far : )
Aww, that made my Tuesday 🙂
iPhone- that lover of our lives! 🙂 Beautifully composed, Shailaja! Loved.
Thank you, Archita 🙂
Hehehe! 😀 Thanks to personal experience :roll:, I saw that one coming, but still, it got a chuckle! 🙂 Nice one, Shailaja!
Way of life for many of us, Leo 😀