“Another one.”
“You didn’t bring it in for me?”
“Why bother? There’s more coming.”
She purses her lips, knowing that there is indeed another package on its way.
At first, it was eBay, justified as a money-making opportunity.
Many things arrived, but nothing was ever shipped.
When the basement filled, he’d rented a storage container and moved everything out.
For a while the shelves were empty.
Then came Amazon.
At first, practical things like a miracle mop or a dozen white towels.
Now it’s anything and everything.
“I like to have something to look forward to,” is her only explanation.
I think you put your finger on how this whole thing works
Never enough room for storage!
A compulsive shopper and hoarder. He’s going to be spending a lot of money on storage containers. He’s the enabler :)
It does become a bit of an addiction, especially during lockdown when a delivery is the only thing to look forward to all day!
Dear Josh,
That reminds me of something I hope to find on Amazon. Beats the hell out of shopping among the unmasked hordes. I understand her wanting something to look forward to. Well constructed dialogue. Sounds true.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Not someone I’d like to share a bank account with, or even a house for that matter.
Never a dull moment.
I can’t like for some reason. Nice one. Topical.
On line shopping can be become addictive. A tale of our times!
Here’s mine!
Shame about the bills!
This is such a problem in so many households… Seems harmless enough to shop on line but so many become addicted. Scary! And well written.
Guess it’s time he changed the password. Never thought online shopping could be this addicting.
Good story. I can see this.
Yes, I recognise the syndrome. A big risk in these current times.
Can she look forward to a therapy appointment?
Tongue in cheek aside, this can be a real problem for some, and I know people who’d been struggling with over purchasing – some from fear of scarcity in time of pandemic and some from all manner of other things – and not quite knowing where or how to stop. Online shopping can be fantastic. It can also be a real problem. All in moderation, eh?