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Title: Shattered Reflections
Short Story: by Cephas Ochich

Jerry stared at the cracked mirror, the remnants of his former self reflecting back. Once a brilliant software student, he was now a shadow of his former self, a drunkard whose career was in ruins. His latest job interview had ended in disaster, with the panel dismissing him with a curt, “We can’t employ that pungent smell of liquor and smelly sweat!”

“Another rejection,” he muttered, dragging himself to the kitchen. The bottle of bourbon beckoned, but he resisted. He had promised himself he wouldn’t drink anymore. It was a promise he had broken time and time again.

Meanwhile, Melanie, his beautiful but cruel wife, was growing increasingly frustrated with Jerry’s failures. Her disdain for him became palpable as she began to distance herself emotionally and physically. Her dissatisfaction reached a boiling point, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

The door burst open one evening as Melanie stormed into the living room, her face twisted in anger. “Jerry, I’m done with you!” she declared, her voice cutting like a knife. “You’re a total dunderhead! You’ll never amount to anything. All you do is dilly-dally and waste your life!”

Jerry looked up from his glass of water, wincing at her harsh words. “Melanie, please, let’s talk—”

“No, enough!” Melanie interrupted, grabbing a bucket of dirty water and pouring it over him. “Take a shower and look for some gardening job! So many toilet cleaners are needed around!” She stormed out, leaving Jerry soaking and humiliated.

In the days that followed, Melanie swiftly moved on from Jerry. She jumped from one wealthy suitor to another, her gold-digging ambitions leading her to swap four different husbands. Her latest conquest was Thomas, an employee of JayTech Inc. Melanie, ever opportunistic, saw Thomas as a temporary stepping stone, hoping to meet someone even better in the future.

Jerry’s life continued to unravel. He faced repeated rejections for jobs—being told he was overqualified or simply too late. At one interview, he was chased away before he could even enter. “Go take a shower and stop drinking, then come back!” they yelled.

Despite these setbacks, Jerry did not give up. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous and, with immense effort, pulled himself out of the abyss. His focus and dedication eventually paid off when he developed a revolutionary drug recovery app.

Years later, Jerry stood tall, his handsome features restored, his confidence and success evident. He married Cindy, a media personality admired by many, and his company, JayTech Inc., thrived.

The company’s annual party was in full swing, and Melanie, as Thomas’s spouse, was among the guests. The event was officially open to employees and their spouses, but Melanie was eager to meet someone even more successful than Thomas. She had her eyes set on potential new connections.

As the party progressed, Melanie sat in the front row, her eyes darting around with anticipation. She hoped to encounter a high-profile guest who could offer her the luxury and status she desired. Little did she know that the man she had once belittled and left behind was now the head of JayTech Inc.

The curtain rose, and the room fell silent. Jerry walked in with his arm around Cindy, exuding success and happiness. Melanie’s eyes widened in shock as she recognized Jerry, her former husband. Her heart pounded as she took in the striking contrast between her own failures and Jerry’s triumph.

Overwhelmed by a wave of humiliation and envy, Melanie’s vision blurred. The room seemed to spin as she tried to reconcile the man she had scorned with the successful CEO before her. She slumped in her chair, unable to bear the sight of the life she had once mocked now thriving beyond her wildest dreams.

The party continued around her, but for Melanie, time had stopped. Her collapse was a testament to the price of her cruelty and the futility of her gold-digging ways. As Jerry and Cindy celebrated their success, Melanie’s shattered pride became a stark reminder of the consequences of her actions.

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