100 Words Project 31: End of an Era

End of an Era

 “I need it faster! Activate the grid computing now!”

“But...”

“Do it now!!”

“Ok. One-sec...here is the result”

“Shit! Are you sure?”

“Are you mad? How can I say ? I am not a computer, I can’t do that much computation in split seconds to re-check whether the result is true or not.” said his most trusted employee.

“Arrgh, everybody out!”

He sat staring at the screen, can’t believe his business empire is coming to an end now.

For the first time in 40 years, he closed his eyes in prayers.

Either in gratitude or disappointment, only he knows.

Word: Grid