Black Book Diary Entry
Kathy holds the distinction of having two first times. She was the first co-worker that I ever had an affair with. We had strict company rules. Any employees caught together in a romantic liaison were fired. Period. No warnings, no excuses, and no unemployment.
With all the sexual harassment lawsuits suddenly prevalent, there was zero tolerance for workers having affairs. The company didn't give a care what you did outside of work, so long as you left it outside of work. They didn't want any hanky-panky upsetting the office morale and undermining the rules that management set forth.
The only time the company brass turned a blind eye to co-workers mingling too closely was during the company Christmas party. There were still plenty of mistletoe kisses from sexy secretaries to horny managers and secret Santas giving special sexual gifts in darkened corners of the company.
"Ho, ho, ho. Merry Christmas."
"Oh, Santa is that a two by four in your pants or are you just happy to see me?"
"Ho, ho, ho. Get on your knees and find out. Ho, ho, ho."
Yet, we all knew who the players were. We all knew who was having sex with whom. The only time it became an issue was when management needed an excuse to fire someone. Other than that, it was business as usual.
The second first time with Kathy was, she was the first woman that I cheated on my wife with. She was my first extramarital affair. It's funny how you always remember the first one.
Yeah, sure, I felt guilty, but guilt only lasts if you're caught and I got away with it. Besides, I couldn't help myself. That's right, I claim temporary insanity as my defense. You just had to look at her to want her.