By Lori Cramer
No one ever listens to Hayley.
Every day at work, she keeps trying to strike up conversations with her co-workers, but regardless of whether she talks about last night’s ballgame, today’s stock prices, or tomorrow’s weather forecast, nobody pays any attention to her. Hayley fears she’ll never find a listening ear—until one afternoon, on her way out of the building, she encounters Gretchen, whose office is on the first floor.
Gretchen is the ideal listener. She maintains eye contact, asks follow-up questions, and even takes notes. Hayley’s only gripe about her new confidant: Gretchen insists on being paid in cash.
Oh dear! I know the feeling. Where do I find someone to hire to listen to me?
Definitely didn’t see that ending coming before it ran right through me! I love this story! Congratulations.
Thank you, Tracie!
Thanks for reading, Rosemary!
Poor Hayley. You’d think a listening ear would come without a price tag – if nothing else.
A great way to conclude a nice piece of writing 🙂
Thanks so much, Kelly!
Well done. Loved the dark ending. Really worked.
Thanks, Ed!
I’m guessing the listener sells food or books? Great story.
Thanks for reading, Pamela!