This was Michael's big chance and it looked like he was going to blow it. Why his boss picked him to make the trip to New York City was beyond him, and for him to give this major presentation that could possibly open up the whole east coast market...well it was just plain crazy. It was known through the industry that the CEO of Playtime Toys was notorious for chewing up and spitting out salesmen, and now he stood, sample case in hand, without a clue as to where he was, and with only thirty minutes to get to the meeting. He was so dead.
The morning started out fine as he left his hotel to snag a bite from a local eatery, the food was good and the waitress was cute, and he had fun flirting with her, but it was upon leaving the diner that things began to go south. He had been about to hail a cab when he realized his wallet was missing, and with a panicked heart he raced back inside to look for it. He scoured the booth but to no avail, even the cute waitress helped look, and yet they could turn up nothing. Now without funds he would have to hoof it across town to the meeting, and he had to be there by 9:00 and it was already 8:30.
With heavy sample case clutched in hand Michael began to jog down the busy streets of the Big Apple, and it was only after traveling several blocks that it finally came to him that in his panic he had forgotten that he had no idea where he was going. Buildings towered on all sides closing in on him, his heart raced, and sweat beaded on his forehead. "Shit, shit, shit!" He exclaimed, as hordes of blasΓ© New Yorkers passed him by, ignoring his outburst as only true New Yorkers could.
He needed a phone. Of course he had no change on him so a phone booth was out, and so he would have to rely on the kindness of strangers...he was so screwed. He was standing outside gym called "Body by Dianne" and he prayed they would let him use the phone. A bell chimed as he opened the door and stepped into the gym.
"Good morning sir," a beautiful blonde woman greeted him from behind a large oak receptionist desk. "And how can we help you?"
"I need to use your phone, it's an emergency," he half declared half panted.
"I'm sorry sir, phones are for members only," she replied with a pleasant smile.
"But this is an emergency," he exclaimed as veins on his forehead began to pop out.
"Membership is $180 for three months," the receptionist continued. "And this includes two hours a week with a personal trainer."
"But I don't have any money on me, I've lost my bloody wallet and thus the emergency," he cried. "Just, for the love a God, let me use the phone and I'll come back tomorrow and buy a six months membership!"