I couldnât wait for the weekend to get here, even thou it was only Tuesday, I was still excited about getting away for a week with my wife up to our cabin. We had been planning this vacation for quiet some time and we both needed it. We bought a cabin on a lake years ago for the family and we used it a lot when the kids were younger. When our children started high school and then off to college things seemed to change. We basically stopped using the cabin altogether. I would go up and do some fishing towards the beginning of summer and open the place up. Then in early fall I would go back up and close it up for the winter. It was almost a waste, but at least it was now paid for and I was determined to use it!
I was in a daydream about casting a line off the dock when I was brought back to real life by, âHey Ben, I need to talk to you about this report for the âJonesâ account.â My boss Larry said.
âWhat seems to be wrong with it Larry?â I asked.
âCorporate called down and said they need more information and they have to have it by Monday. Theyâre pissed cause they thought it should have had a lot more information.â Larry said.
âWhatever it takes and they mean business! They donât care how many hours you have to work on it to get the right information, but they want it done right! Is that understood?â He barked at me.
âLarry, I know the information is correctâŚâ I said
âYou donât get paid to know shit, just get your mess corrected or your Fired! Youâll be here all weekend if you have to and I donât care what your plans are.â He hollered at me.
I was flabbergasted. Larry had never spoken to me like this before. I had a good mind to tell him to shove this job but I knew I had a lot at stake. I had my mortgage, car payments along with three kids in college. I was fucked!
âYes sir. Iâll have it to you by Monday.â I replied.
Larry slammed the door on his way out of my office, rattling the pictures on the walls. Boy was he pissed off. I knew this wasnât going to sit well with my wife but hopefully I would be able to calm her down.
That night Sally, my wife and I sat down and talked about what went on at work and she was pissed but she also knew I couldnât just say to hell with him and his job. Sally encouraged me to hang in there and we would see what happened next. We both agreed to let it go. A thought came to my mind and I figured Iâd share it with Sally.
âSally, why donât you call George and Angel and see if they would like to go up to the cabin with us. I know I canât make it over the weekend, but at least it wouldnât be a total loss if you guys could at least enjoy the weekend and Iâll catch up with you guys on Monday.â I said. âBesides, George loves to fish and well, Angel she enjoys the sunshine.â
George and Angel were long time friends of ours. Our kids had grown up together and we always got together for special occasions. I know they loved the lake so I figured they would jump at the chance. Besides, it was always nice to be in Angelâs presence. She was a red head and a true red head at that. I happened to see her bush one time when we had a pool party at our house. Angel and Sally had spread themselves out on our chaise lounges and they didnât have much on. It was hard not to look but I did steal a coupe of glances Angelâs way. Thatâs when I saw her red pussy hair. Her bathing suit barely covered anything and it sure looked inviting!
âIâll call Angel tomorrow and see what they have to say.â Sally said. âIt would be okay with me, but I hate to leave you alone Ben.â
âItâs okay. You know I can handle myself around here and besides, it would only be for a couple of days.â I said.
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By Friday I was still buried deep in forms, lists and pages and pages of stuff. I didnât see any end in sight. I looked around and figured Iâd never get it all done. I glanced at the clock; I still had a couple of more hours in the day. It sure was going to be good to head home I thought.
My phone rang and I could see that Larry was calling me. My first instinct was to not answer it but I knew he would come looking for me. âNow what the fuck does he want?â
I thought.
âBen, please come in to my office. I need to talk to you now.â Larry barked.
I pushed myself away from my desk. I could feel the blood running up to my temples. I wanted to punch Larry! I made my way to his office and knocked on his door.
âItâs open. Come on in.â He said. âSit down Ben. I have to talk to you about the Jones account.â
I sat down and Larry got up and moved over to the door. I heard him shut and lock it, and then he made his way to the front of his desk, sitting on the front edge.
âFirst off, I would like to apologize to you for the way I spoke to you yesterday. I knew I shouldnât have barked at you but I was frustrated. Corporate can be a pain in the ass. Secondly, Iâve had some things going on at home and Iâm about fed up with them as well.â Larry replied.
âBen I need to talk to someone about some things that canât leave this office. Can I trust you that youâll hold what is said in here in confidence?â He asked.
I thought for a moment. Larry and I always seemed to get along great but lately he really seemed to be agitated about something. I figured I would hear him out.
âSure. Whatâs up Larry?â I replied.