You have my mind spinning in circles with this one @erh.germany, this is brilliantly and creatively written. Nicely done!
So,
The foxy lady appears as a protagonist but is actually an antagonist in disguise?
His demeanor is off-putting to her for some reason, and so she slyly enacts a cunning ploy, one which works.
Now she:
"and me? I have to wait until someone tells me to be happy."
It's a double edge sword whether or not her intention works, and does not address the reason she is projecting this intention.
My mind is blown.
As always I love your work my friend, thank you for this one :)
HaHa, you're welcome! Thank you very much, it's a pleasure to please :)
Actually, I chuckled to myself as I wrote it, I spontaneously thought up this little story a few years ago. I only had to change it very slightly for this competition.
Whenever one experiences oneself that someone else not only takes one's advice but perfects it, it's like a fool laughing in one's face and probably the most refreshing reaction would be to pick up on that humour.
In the back of my mind the thought lingered that one need not to wait for someones permission to be happy :D