“Alright! They’re gone! Someone crank the music.”
“Let’s get the party started!”
“Whoa! Wait a minute. They’ve only been gone for a few seconds. What if they come back to get something they forgot? We need to wait at least five minutes to make sure it’s clear.”
“Five minutes. You heard him. The all-knowing seer hath spoken the decreed amount of time before which no partying may commence.”
“Shut up, slim.”
“Don’t call me that.”
“Guys, quit arguing. Mens is right. We should wait a bit longer. We have all night. What’s another couple of minutes to be sure?”
“I’m just tired of him thinking he is everyone’s boss. Just because he wears the fancy clothes we’re supposed to care what he says?”
“At least he’s wearing clothes. All I got on is a measly pair of boxers.”
“Yeah, but you’ve got the abs to pull off that look.”
“Quit flirting with the new guy, Missy.”
“Forget this five minute rule stuff, I’m headed over to check out the new girl. She’s hot. I want us to be good and friendly by the time the music starts tonight so we don’t lose any dancing time.”
“The new girl? Really, Junior? She’s hot because she prances around in her underwear?”
“Oh no. Here we go. The former love birds are at it again.”
“Uh oh. Someone’s going to lose an arm… What? Come on, that’s funny.”
“Don’t hate her just because she works in lingerie. I just think she’s pretty.”
“What, I guess she has pretty eyes?”
“Well, yes. As a matter of fact, she does.”
“Honestly, Junior! I don’t know how I ever put up with you. I might believe you knew what pretty was if you ever looked above the neck.”
“Hey, look at that. I think our five minutes are up. I’m getting out of here before things get ugly.”
“Don’t worry, she’s crazy, but she’s harmless.”
“How dare you say that about me! I’m leaving!”
“Me too. New girl is still waiting.”
“I’ll go with you.”
“Thanks. She’s not following us is she?”
“Nah. I don’t see her.”
“Good. Can you believe she still gets so jealous over me? We broke up over six months ago. Everyone else seemed to think it was funny, but I think it’s creepy.”
“Yeah, but, Junior, you do realize the new girl doesn’t have a head.”
“What?”
“See? No head and no arms – just legs and torso. All the new models in lingerie are like that.”
“Oh. Yeah, I knew that. I just forgot. When you’re a ladies man it can get confusing sometimes. She’s still pretty. Don’t you think?”
An interesting premise. I would have liked a little context to help gather the threads of the story and the speakers, yet even so, sounds like a great party is about to begin, boxer shorts and headless torsos.
Adam B @revhappiness
Thanks for the feedback, Adam. This was definitely an experiment for me as I usually keep dialogue-only pieces to a few actors to keep it easier to follow. Thanks for dropping by!
LOL I always wondered what mannequins did after everyone leaves.
Yeah, I’ve had this idea in my notebook for a while, but I’m pretty sure I wrote it down one day while shopping with my wife surrounded by mannequins. In fact, I think I had just lost a staring competition with one of them. 🙂
I’m with Sonia! LOL Fun story Chuck.
Thanks, Helen!
I had no idea where this was going until that brilliant ending just made me slap my head and go Doh! Then I went back and reread it. Terrific stuff Chuck!
That is funny! I love the ending. Now you’ve got me thinking of an old Kolchak episode where the manikins came alive and killed. This is a good one – thank you!
I’ll have to look for that Kolchak episode. 🙂
Great fun in this one. [And I bet all the women have pretty eyes, even the headless ones.]
LOL. I must say, I was a little confused as to the scenario until the reveal at the end. Well, even dummies gotta right to party… Right? 🙂
Clever! I was struggling to place the scene as I was reading. I thought it was a type of coed college setting. You pulled it off very well I think. I didn’t get it until the second to the last line. Good job my friend!
I must pass this on to Daughter Dearest, who is passing time working in a clothing store until she can get a teaching gig! Heehee… party on, mannequins!
Make sure she doesn’t go back in the store after locking up. I’m not sure what would happen if they were caught. 🙂
🙂 I wondered what was going on. I used to work at a department store in college, and the mannequins did creep me out at night when we were leaving.
I can imagine that would be creepy. I get that feeling sometimes when shopping in the middle of the day. 🙂
Sounds like a fun party. Just don’t invite Andrew McCarthy, he’ll ruin everything.
haha I couldn’t work out what was going on and then it clicked. Great idea, loved it! 😀