The phone on my desk rang, showing as an internal call. "Good morning," I answered. "Are you available for lunch now?" Melanie asked. Melanie is the accounting manager. Over the last few years, we have become good friends, spending time together on budget...
“Uh-oh.” Becky's voice was soft as she stared at the puddle that was quickly forming on the floor, tears filling her eyes as she turned and ran towards the safety of the bathroom. Sue sighed, thankful it had just been the two of them in their shared offic...
The company I work for had a booth at a trade show in Chicago. Barb, the marketing director, and Melanie, one of the customer service reps, were to "man" it. Work in my department was slow, so the general manager asked if I would like to go, too. The ladi...
The personnel changes went smoother than anticipated, as one accepted the move to marketing with some enthusiasm and the person we let go acknowledged she needed to do better. I liked her and probably violated some employment laws giving her honest feedba...
It’s never one thing that seemingly sends you over the line; it’s far too easy to put the blame on your partner, no matter who he or she is. But if I was honest with myself, even a little, I knew it wasn’t her. Not really. It was too easy to just let thi...
I had just walked in from settling a dispute between two high-school-age bagger gathering shopping carts outside when she flashed me her million-dollar smile.“Hello, Jack.”I was one of the front end supervisors at a local grocery store while I was in coll...
I didn't make much of an attempt to follow Kay's instructions. On Tuesday, after her visit to the office, I had no interest or need to go out and find someone to sleep with. The next day I went to a bar frequented by business travelers where I thought it...
It was a slow day at the shop. Rain lashed against the front windows. Alice sighed and stretched. She and Liam had already done all the folding, facing, sweeping, and other make-work jobs in the vintage clothing store. No customers were coming in at 2 pm...
The warmth of Chelsea’s lips woke me, kissing along my neck. My eyes fluttered open to the sight of that beautiful, smiling face. “Good morning, sleepyhead,” she said. She straddled my lap and hugged me close. Her breasts pressed into my chest. I noticed...
I walked through the crowd of sexy beer wenches and lederhosen bros, sufficiently buzzed and enjoying the Leavenworth Oktoberfest for the first time during my short vacation in the central Washington Cascades.Looking at my Instagram stories, I knew that C...
“You’re a fuck head!” “You’re a fuck head!” A tornado of aggressive profanities instantly sucked the attention of everyone in the area. All eyes and ears were instantly yanked in the direction of where the volley of vulgarities were suddenly being launche...
Years later, once life had turned all too predictable, Phoebe would wonder how she’d not been more appreciative of the fun and freedom of the summer before she began her last year of college, when she was twenty-two. She’d hoped to work in conservation wh...
It was about mid-morning when Allie sidled into Wyatt’s cubicle. With casual poise, she leaned back against the edge of his desk beside him as he sat working. Regarding him with a deliberate eye, she waited for a moment before she finally addressed him wi...
It has been a long couple of weeks. I have been travelling all over Europe on business. She has been travelling all over North America for her own work. For the first time in a number of years, we haven’t seen each other in weeks. Even though we continu...
Lynn is totally my lush. She also happens to be my best friend, business partner, and has been dating Graham, her long-distance lover, for several years. This is another of our many stories. I’m Alex and I too am in a long-distance relationship with Mel...
