I was sitting out on the balcony in work enjoying a brief bit of sunshine before starting my shift. The night before I had decided to look into writing erotica to try and earn some extra pennies. I know I should not of been writing on my phone in work but an idea had come to me and I wanted to type it up before I forgot about it. No one was around and it wasn't like I was using a work device. The story I was planning out was based on someone who I have had a crush on for years. It was more a manifestation on what I would like to happen between me and this man. I was so engrossed in what I was writing that I did not hear the door open or realise that someone was stood behind me and reading over my shoulder.
I was just getting to the part in the plan where my two characters first embrace. It was more romantic than erotic. Just two people who had just shared a meal and were in the kitchen finishing the washing up together.
As I am not the best speller or very good at grammar I was just deleting a line and trying to rewrite it so that it flowed better.
"I thought that sounded fine as it was."
That was the last person I wanted to hear let alone know what I was getting up to. My boss.
I could feel my cheeks starting to burn and I quickly put my phone into my bag.
"What happens next?" he says.
"I'm sorry. I didn't realise I was not alone." I started getting my things together to leave. As I was passing him he whispered.
"You can't leave me hanging."
"Sorry I have to go" I answered and I skuttled away.
Oh god I m going to have to quit working here now. There is no way I can carry on being here now he has seen this. Plus this man cannot keep anything to himself. I'm going to be shop gossip within the hour. Oh crap, I have left my work device on the table that was next to me. I cannot go and retrieve it yet as I cant risk him still being there.
I went to restroom to slash some cold water on my face and to hide. How am I going to hide from him for the rest of the day? Will he tell people? Am I going to get fired? I was starting to panic. I like my job and I have built a good reputation in the place. If I get fired I will struggle to get another job.
I needed to try and get my shit together so that I could try and get through the day. I made my way to my floor and put my bag away. I greeted my colleagues across the headset and checked what my tasks were for the day.
"Good morning lovely, I heard you left this upstairs" My line manager said as they handed me my device.
"Oh morning. I forgot about this" I hate lying to this person and I tried not to blush. Will they say anything else?
"Yes boss said you seemed flustered. All ok?"
"All good. I just wanted to visit the ladies and make sure I was on the floor intime. It was so lovely outside I didn't want to forget the time."
"Well you were bang on time as usual. Now you have everything, time to crack on." They didn't let on that they knew anything. Maybe boss will keep this to himself.
Lucky for me the shop floor was a mix of just enough customers and stock that needed sorting. Before I knew it time had flown and it was time for my first lunch break. I was hungry and also needed a good cup of tea. I put across the headset that I was off on my break and I headed to the break room upstairs. One of my friends was just getting there the same time as me and we picked a table. I had batch cooked the night before so I settled down. Jerk chicken, roast vegetables and couscous. The room was starting to fill up with people and the noise of people chatting. Just as I was putting a fork full of food into my mouth my phone vibrated to say I had a message. I checked and I didn't recognise the IG name. I opened it as I had been getting a lot of spam lately from random people. When I saw the message I slightly choked on my food. My mate looked at me and started patting me on the back. I looked around and caught boss sat a few tables away with the other managers. He quickly glanced at me and a little smirk came to his lips. My face once again felt on fire.
"I'm good. The food was spicier than I thought." I reassured my friend with my lie and took a sip of my tea to clear my throat.
The message read "Dont keep me in suspense.".
Now i should of ignored him but something came over me. Two can play this game. Plus with him sat not far and facing me I could get his instant reaction.
I typed, " They finished the washing and put things away. Then they sat down to watch the weather on tv ;)" I hit send.
I watched him as he picked up his phone to read the message. He laughed out loud and got some funny looks off the people on his table. He started typing. I picked my phone up and could see the typing bubble on the screen.