cake

All day yesterday, I was dreaming about cake. I don't know why since I am normally more of an ice cream girl, but for some reason, cake sounded really appealing yesterday. Feeling unfulfilled, I showed up to work today wishing that I had thought to stop by the store for some cupcakes or something. I absently opened up the fridge at work, wondering if I had anything edible left in there, and was astounded at what I saw. There it was, a lovely cake all beautiful and frosted with bright colors and swirls here and there! I blinked twice, thinking that I must be really hungry if I am imagining such confections that don't even exist, and was surprised to see that it was still there! My cake prayers had been answered! I slid the cake back into the fridge and inquired around as to whom it belonged to. Ahhh. Kali's goodbye cake. I slowly walked past her desk and back to my office. She was no where to be found. I lurked in my office for a while just killing time, when she came into the corridor and stood in my doorway. "Come have some cake with me!" she commanded with a smile. "Ohhh, alright I guess" I said with as much hesitation I could muster.

I did my best to contain myself as she cut the cake into eight equal pieces and then brought out the plates and forks. I suppressed my delight as she handed me a huge slice and a fork and I got straight to work on that cake. It was lovely, even better than my previous days cake dreams had prepared me for. I made my way through the cake, and even left a little frosting on the plate so I looked like it had only been halfway satisfactory. Then I went back to my office and tried to control the urge to go find another piece. If there is still a piece left after work is over, I may snag a bite or two. Besides, if it is calling my name all afternoon, I just don't have a choice...