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He told the dude that he didn’t wear girls shirts to work. He wasn’t wasting his best stuff to work in this dust bowl environment. His good shirts he wore when he went out with his girlfriend. Why impress these guys at work who didn’t exactly come off as fashionistas themselves.
Day after day he drove the fork lift up and down the rows of furniture, stifling a yawn most of the day. He picked and delivered what the boss wanted. He did not enjoy it but he enjoyed money to spend.
He stopped for breakfast every morning. He liked waffles and breakfast sausage. For lunch he ate a single sandwich. Dinner was big. Sometimes he went with the guys to a burger joint.
Day after day he picked orders and drove them down the line to where they were prepared for delivery or pick up. Who got a new leather couch and love seat today? Who got a new dining room set?
A bright guy like him needed more challenging things than this. He had no chances in this small town. He could only see a future in the city if he wanted to make his fortune.
Already halfway through his twenties, he was primed to succeed. His girl had an eternity ring, now she should be getting a diamond engagement ring. He didn’t need to impress her exactly. He did, however, need to grab hold of a future for himself and take her along with him.
She stood there in front of the restaurant, waiting for him to join her for dinner. She wore matching brown suede boots and a matched hobo bag. Her dress was feminine. She had a look of love in her eyes as he drove up and they walked hand in hand into the cool restaurant.
Sitting back in the cushioned booth, they ordered Margaritas and taco salad. It was their favorite ethnic food. Their diets were pretty much healthy.
They enjoyed talking about their day. She spent hers in class. He spent his at work. They came together to share common interests in music and recreational pursuits. She focused on him and often longed for him to join her in the world of academics that she so loved.
He shared the fact that the guys at work didn’t think his shirts were manly enough. She said it didn’t matter what he wore at work. His boss was a pain, but he needed the steady income. She worked hard in a different way, studying hard. She wished he was in school with her. Maybe someday she thought.



