In cold shock, he watched her fall towards the ground. Not in his wildest dreams would he have imagined that this day would come.
She’d been a special part of his existence for a very long time. His relationship with her had been a carefully guarded secret at first.Then, slowly, he started telling people about her. He wasn’t exactly ashamed of her, but he knew that people would look at him askance.
“Are you sure this is what you want to do?” said one.
“I don’t see this going on for too long. You’re a fickle chap,” said his uncle.
But he had been determined to see it through.
After six months, he moved to the next stage. His closest advisors warned him that it was too soon, but he didn’t listen.
Now, he wondered if they had been right.
The very first IPO and his beloved company, Gravedad* , was plummeting. Her points were sinking steadily on the large display board of the Stock Exchange.
Perhaps he should have picked a different name. Gravity just sounded right at the time.
NB: *Gravedad: Gravity in Spanish
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Alternate angle indeed! 😀
You rock, Godmother! :*
Good one! Yes, sometimes names do influence the destiny! 🙂
What goes up, must come down. I guess people need to choose business names more wisely! 😉
Gravity sure went to ‘her’ grave…too bad, he didn’t realize the seriousness of choosing a better name! 😉 <3
Great job. You kept me guessing on who she was until the reveal which was perfect.
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That was a wonderful twist… So sad to see something so precious and built with hard work fail…
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Yesterday, it was Leo’s summer cottage, and today it is the stock value of your company! Names must be picked carefully, I guess.
The *she used for stocks in this one totally threw me off and I was imagining several other scandalous scenarios. 😛
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Nice one again.
Ha .. I truly believe one’s name has a bearing on one’s future. So this one made a lot of sense.
PS: Why are stocks ‘she’?
I always wait for the twists in the end 🙂 Nice story
What a nice way to bring in gravity into your story 🙂 I love these twists in your short stories!
Well written, again 😉 he watched her fall and didn’t help her, not a good man 🙂 great story.
Gravity was an apt name. Nice twist but I was thinking of other scenarios. Just shows how fickle the financial world is 🙂
Didn’t expect that ending. Soaring High might have been a better name!
Ha ha! This was a great one again. I should show this to VT! 🙂
I definitely did not see that one coming. I am glad to have found and to be following your blog, it is just so much fun.
I have been playing the guessing all though wondering what it could be….and you gave us an unexpected twist! wow!
*guessing game..:-P
Exactly what I was thinking about .Wonderful penned Shailaja..Loved this story.?
I think it is a great little story Shailaja. Short, simnple and crisp. Keep them coming! 🙂
Didn’t see this coming at all, Shailaja. Your stories are so unique. 🙂
Yet another twist I love! 😀
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Lol! stocks n shares are ‘SHE’! Men playing her!
Every day, I eagerly look out for your story, read it, and then come across the twist. And, then, begin the giggles and the chuckles! Fantastic job, Shailaja! 🙂
I was imagining quite a few scenarios in my head! Nailed it 🙂
You are nailing it Shailaja! So much fun every day to read your posts, and try to guess what you are up to today..:-) Haha – love it
Ok I loved this one the best ! I really felt he was pushing her off a cliff 😀
Your stories are full of twists and I’m loving them! 😀
Another awesome piece of story! I’m loving it! 😀
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So gravity did stay true to its name 😀 Didn’t see this one coming! My mind keeps on drawing so many scenarios, playing the guessing game when I read your posts ma’am 🙂 Good for my imagination I guess 😉
God is a Gamer