Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Day 185: Lover of Evil

Should be Day 204.  I wanted to work on my antagonists.  I always picture them as the "villain" in the story, but some characters can just be person that hinders or clashes with the protagonist.  He's not necessarily evil.  I want to try practicing writing all types.

Today in my office one of my managers came to see me, asking how I intended to deal with one of our sales representatives for repeatedly showing up late for work and slowing down productivity in the workplace.  I promptly fired both of them.  It's his own problem.  He should have dealt with it.  I don't need people who can't think for themselves.

My girlfriend left me on Saturday, and she has already gotten together with my ex-best friend and former business partner Larry.  Larry and I went to college together and mingled in the same social circles.  I suppose that's how we became friends so quickly.  With his connections with the stock market, I felt combining forces with him would be a shrewd business move for both of us, but he betrayed my company by giving tips to my rival.  He had the audacity to show up at my mom's Christmas party, probably to meet more potential business associates.

Jennifer and I were never close.  She hung out with her friends most of the time, and when I wanted her to show up in front of clients or appear at a social function with me, she willingly appeared.  She's the daughter of the owner of Glasnout Technology, so she always showed up in the finest clothes.  Sadly, no plastic surgeon can fix the nose she was born with.  At least there were other women I could socialize with at those parties.  Jennifer wasn't too happy when she found that out though.  She didn't buy my argument that we weren't married yet, so I could hang out with whomever I pleased.  No matter.  I'm meeting Beverly tonight for drinks.

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