"SheyButter cafe will be featured in a magazine as one of the up and coming new force in the food and beverage industry?" Karen screamed as she read a letter. " Yes, you saw it correctly my dear. It arrived on my mail this morning. We made it. Everyone knows that we've arrived now and where not going anywhere but up!" Sheya replied and added " Free drinks for everyone after work. It's on me"
It was a happy day. The team felt rejuvenated and inspired especially working in an environment where everyone respects each other and the boss appreciate their efforts with rewards for outstanding performance.
Later that evening, they went to a bar and shared some of their funny experiences at work.
Mark: There was once time I cleaned the table and I found dentures. I even held it with my hands because i thought it was a left over cake!
Karen: This one is weird, a guy was with his wife and kids but he kept on staring then he winked at me and his wife saw it but she said nothing. I wonder what happened when they got home.
Hendon: Oh you think that was weird? The other day, a guy with his hot girlfriend left me a note giving me his number. I mean come on! Do i look gay to you?
Everyone laughed and then they would gradually check their phones to read texts, send messages and answer calls. Sheya realised that she was the only one who had no significant other on that table. While her team was busy drinking and using their mobiles, she was staring on other tables where many couples were relaxing and enjoying each other's company. At the end of the night, she knew that her employees will not go home to an empty house and that made her feel lonely even though it was her idea to celebrate that evening.
She was alone. She had no one to share her triumphs with. Every night she go home to an empty house, eat her dinner alone while watching tv and sleep on an empty bed.