A writing prompt given by a friend. As always, critiques, comments, and cum testimonies welcome.
A Busted Compressor
The sudden silence was louder to Kelsey’s ears than a bomb. She picked up on it instantly, despite the noise of the crowd. Pausing mid-conversation, and leaving her patron with his words hanging in his mouth, she ducked through the door behind the bar and made her way to the keg cooler. Sure enough, the compressor had shut off, and the air in the room was, even after only a brief moment, starting to lose its chill. Kelsey fought the urge to grind her teeth as she winced. This was the last thing she needed tonight. Snatching her phone from her back pocket, she dialed her cooler service man, who barely picked up before the voicemail.
“Go.”
“Tate, it’s Kelsey over at-“
“I know, Kel. It’s after hours; what’s wrong?”
“The compressor just blew. How quick can you get here?”
“I can’t. I’m at a movie with my wife. I’ll text my guy apprentice, Ron.”
“Please do. Do SOMETHING, at least. I can’t serve warm beer. Not on a Friday night.”