Daily Flash Fiction Challenge

Neil Armstrong : the man needs no introduction. But I’m going to do it anyway. Neil Armstrong was a big player in the stock market. And , he too, had humble beginnings.

One day when Neil landed on the moon, mission control forwarded him a call. It was his broker.

Neil and Aldrin were wearing astronaut suits and they were on the moon.

Broker : Hey there Neil ,what’s happening buddy..

Neil : hey

Broker : Neil , I gotta tell you this right away. it’s not good news.

Neil Armstrong feels some kind of a pit growing in his stomach.

Neil : What! What’s the matter ?

Broker : I hope this is a good time..

Neil looks at Aldrin.

Neil : Yeah yeah this is a good time.

Broker : Neil a huge chunk of stock in your portfolio is going down the toilet.

Neil : Oh !

Broker : And remember I’d told you not to make any transactions on your own ? I had assigned a team of analysts to look after your account.

Neil : Yes. But the stock it’s .. What’s the current rate ?

Broker : Neil you gotta come out with your hands up ..tell me did you buy that stock ?

Neil : Yes I did. I got a tip from a friend.

Broker : Oh Neil ! What were you thinking ! are you busy now ?

Neil : I’m just , I’m just I’m doing something

Broker : Okay when can you come over? I called your office number. They said you’re kind of busy. But I insisted.

Neil : I don’t know. I’m kind of held up.

Broker : well buddy you better come down fast

Neil : Houston we got a problem !