Flash Fiction Practice

A break at the diner

"They had something come up."

"Mm."

"Friend situation."

"Oh no. That's too bad."

"I'm still hanging here. Alone. Got the whole day off."

"Not much has changed then."

"I thought today would be different. I was looking forward to today, Syd." he smiled.

"Well it's just another day, Val."

"I'm okay with that. I've come to enjoy routine."

Syd...