The 100 Word Challenge: Abundant Caution

The word for the 100 Word Challenge this week is abundant. Mine is called "Abundant Caution".










“Abundant caution?”

“Abundant caution,” he repeated.

I looked down at my shoes. There was a scuff on the one of them that I had somehow missed. It bothered me now.

“He's ready to bolt?” I asked.

“He asked to speak to you. He always liked you. He's a big client. Don't screw this up.”

I had to talk him into staying, do whatever it took-without Richard Cook's millions of dollars in legal fees, the firm is closed, and we'd all be looking for work.

I pulled my blouse tight.

“Here goes nothing,” I said quietly.