For Friday Fictioneers, 100 words
Loading was going according to schedule. The new rigger seemed to be working out alright, slow but conscientious.
As Kevin took one last walk around the load, his phone rang. A moony smile spread across his face at the sound of his new girlfriend’s voice.
Kevin gave the new guy a thumbs up and they hopped in the truck.They were in the middle of an intersection when Kevin realized he had only checked one side of the load.
He watched helplessly as the entire load careened off the trailer, traffic screeching wildly in every direction. He winced and prayed.
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Thank you to Rochelle at rochellewiseoff.com for the Friday Fictioneers prompt, and Ted Strutz for the photo!
earth sky air 
Dear Earthskyair,
Uh oh. sounds like it’s going to take more than prayer to right this wrong. Wincingly good.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Right?! Thanks! 😊
I could so easily see this happening – phones are so distracting, as is true love! 🙂
I know, it’s an easy thing to do, but some times are more costly than others. 🤔
Ouch, I hope he has good insurance and no one gets hurt. Great take.
Yes, absolutely, good insurance would be a must. And hopefully everyone got out of the way in time. Thank you!
i guess one could be easily distracted when a new girlfriend called. 🙂
Sure thing. I can think of all kinds of reasons to get distracted, some happier than others.
Oh, Boy! Someone’s going to need a new job! Good story!
Yup, I think he put a bow on that one. Thanks!!
No kidding!
Poor kevin just couldn’t keep his mind on the job. A hard lesson indeed.
And I’m betting it was a lesson learned. Lots of double and triple-checking in Kevin’s future, I imagine.
He might want to use that phone to look for a new job.
Or maybe at last he’ll put the darn phone down!
Just imagine – putting one’s phone down. 🤔 It’s almost like they’re appendages these days.
I bet that wiped the moony smile off his face! Nice one.
Yup, replaced it with a grimace. Thanks!
That was a costly distraction, though understandable. He might not be seeing his new girlfriend for a time. Good one!
Yep, it’s easy to see how it could happen. Thank you!
Oh dear, oh dear! I don’t think the cops will be impressed…
Nice take on the prompt.
I suspect tickets will be issued. Thanks!
He’ll be lucky if he only gets a ticket!
Yipes! Love can be such a distraction 🙂
Indeed, indeed it can! 🙂
What a bummer! All that work, lost to a moment of carelessness.
On the other hand, what a memory was made! 😉
Oh my, what a horror!!! I’m sure hos smile disappeared.
I can’t even imagine the stress of what he has to deal with next.
Great write … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
Yes, he definitely has a plateful of trouble. Thank you! 🌷