Best of the Worst: Downsizing
March 10, 2010 | by Tia Ayers
Today’s proposal is written by Shannon & Tia:
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Brianna worked at an accounting firm and had been dating her boss Simon for a year. Even though co-workers knew they were a couple, Brianna and Simaon were pretty good at keeping their relationship separate from their work.
One afternoon, Brianna was called into Simon’s office. This was normal. Usually when she was called in, it was to discuss a client’s account or to brainstorm a strategy for making and/or saving money.
But today when Brianna walked in, she could sense something was different.
“Have a seat,” Simon said nervously.
“Okay,” Brianna said.
She sat down across from Simon.
He let out a long sigh.
“Is something wrong, Simon?” Brianna asked.
“Well, yes… and no,” he replied.
She waited for him to continue.
“You haven’t done anything wrong. It’s just that… well, we have to let you go.”
“What?” Brianna asked.
She was shocked. Out of all the things Simon could have been discussing with her, this was the last one she expected.
“Unfortunately, the company is downsizing and I was told that I had to let you go. You’re a great worker, but you’ve been here less than anyone else.”
“How can you be saying this right now?” She demanded.
“Trust me, you are the last person I want to be saying this to… I love you.”
Brianna just shook her head. Simon got up to comfort her, but she refused his touch.
“There is a severance package.”
“Oh, yeah? Great,” she said sarcastically.
“You’ll get two months salary and this…”
He got down on his knee and produced a box.
Brianna thought she had been shocked before, but this was the icing on the cake.
“Will you be my wife?”
It took her a minute to process everything that was happening. She opened the box and saw a gorgeous ring.
She was so confused but when their eyes met, she only saw love. She touched his cheek tenderly.
“I don’t understand. This firing, was it all a joke just so you could propose to me?” She asked, calming down.
“No, Brianna. I’m sorry, but that wasn’t a joke. You’re still fired.”
Should Brianna accept his ring? What do you think?
Comments (2)
It depends on two things: Does she love Simon? and Does Simon have good health care coverage? If one of these is true, then yes, go for it.
I don’t know i mean come on he must fired her….not the best setting or moment to say yes to getting married. It is different…I guess if she loves him say yes!