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I Wait

By Jill A Yoder
July 26, 2021
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This is not my city—it isn’t my world. I can’t remember how long it’s been since my first assignment. Fugitives are my business, and I’m very good at hunting them. I never fail a mission. Unfortunately, my latest conquest took me here to a world of excess and instant gratification.

This world is the perfect hiding place for those who want to thwart a prison sentence invoked by the galactic high court system. I can’t say that I blame them. I know I couldn’t stand a week in the cube tucked away in a square only large enough to touch each wall with my fingertips and toes. Only having one hour per day to move about a small courtyard would drive me insane—as it does for so many.

I haven’t heard from my commander in weeks. Something big must be brewing. I don’t want to venture out tonight. Although, this is the time of night that the people in this city move about the most. I need the downtime—the quiet time.

Sitting here, on the windowsill, I think I’ve noticed the beauty of my surroundings for the first time. I find myself rethinking my profession. Should I find a peaceful planet to settle down on? Would I be happy? Catching the thugs of the galaxy is gratifying, and it pays well. But, what will I do with all my money?

For a moment, I fantasize about a relaxing, carefree lifestyle on the blue planet. Then, it occurs to me that I’d be bored after a month. Perhaps I should buy a vacation home instead. I could take some time off now and then—you know, clear the mind.

For the moment, I’ll chase the thugs and haul them into the courts. I should hear from my commander soon. So, for now, I wait.


Featured image by ParallelVision from Pixabay.

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Jill A Yoder

Jill A. Yoder has been a writer and editor at Coffee House Writers from August 2019 through July 2020. After a seven-month break, she began writing for Coffee House Writers again in February 2021. Jill has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Creative writing. Jill enjoys writing fiction and creative non-fiction. Jill Yoder grew up in New York State and currently resides in Florida. She moved to the sunny state of Florida at the age of 23. She enjoys the heat much better than the snow. Jill draws upon her childhood experiences, her travels, and people to inspire her. Although Jill is an amateur photographer, she enjoys taking her Olympus digital camera on nature walks to find the perfect photo.

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