Smokey Saga #71.1:
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Cumming Cleansed: Day One
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Greetings, friends! This story is a special request, from a lovely Reader who prefers in the intro to remain anonymous. And so her wishes shall naturally be honored. Here's the deal on this one. There is much more happening in this storyline than can be covered in one (reasonably sized) story. Ergo, this is going to be the first of several chapters of "Cumming Cleansed" (i.e., Day One). Here then is the Smokey Saga to kick off 2017. It's going under non-consent. Hope you enjoy, and as per usual, your feedback is welcomed, val—
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oh, you know the rest.
I know there will be a few who feel I'm miscategorizing this, but while non-con is my choice, here are the other suitable categories this story (and its succeeding chapters) may fall under:
BDSM
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group
,
lesbian
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Occupational Shift
Monday, September 26th, 2016, 10:13 a.m.
It had only been an hour and change, and Sheila Taggart was already fighting back frustration.
As ugly an emotion she felt hate was, it wasn't entirely inaccurate to how she felt about her job at SuCo Industries. She'd started years ago in accounting, a department whose tasks did not overwhelm her. She could handle this work, and even rather liked it. She sat in front of her computer, processing SuCo subsidiary checks, payroll and paperwork. This was where her skills were to be found. It was a nice job. She could slip off her shoes and quietly listen to music while she worked, she wasn't strained through the wringer, and her boss Diane tried to make the work environment as cordial and pleasant as possible. Sheila didn't make friends as easily as others, but that was okay. She was there to work, and had always been a bit of a keep-to-herself type. Shy and timid as she tended to be, she'd asked Diane for a cubicle preferably quiet, cozy and secluded, where she could have privacy to work.
Then, in July of 2016, SuCo Industries underwent a shift in command. It was brought under new ownership, and the assuming parent company felt it necessary to "shake things up" a bit. However, its own best interests were held closer at heart than SuCo's. Departments were disrupted. Teams were uprooted. A number of employees were jarred overboard. Sheila was separated from her beloved Diane, and ferried under direct supervision of Rick Jarvis, head of production. Rick wasn't a bad boss; there was a reason he captained this division, and Sheila didn't really dislike him. But with this new position came more severe responsibilities, quotas and deadlines. As a result, Rick seemed to demand much more from her than had Diane. Her new job required a fair bit of hoofing it around. She couldn't sit at her desk nearly as much, which she preferred at the age of 49. So oftentimes when she'd just sat back down, and Rick asked her for a report, or to meet with colleagues in adjoining suites, Sheila could start to hear her joints crying.
Like any of her co-workers, she needed the job. She didn't know about everyone else, but there was one reason and one reason
only
she came here every day. And that was of course to put a roof over her head and food on the table. This was not the sort of work she'd volunteer for. She'd asked more than once if there was a chance she could go back to her old duties. Rick wasn't oblivious or insensitive to her feelings, but he had this chunk of business to run, and was pressed by his own superiors for performance. As far as Sheila's performance went, he'd frankly few problems. He could tell she was trying, and being tried as well by the daily grind. Perhaps a word of praise was in order. He sent her a message.
GOOD MORNING, SHEILA. COME INTO MY OFFICE WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE, PLEASE.
She gave a quiet sigh. She wasn't a complainer, but
wished
, just once, a message requesting her presence included
details
of what was going on. Or at least let her know if it was good or bad news. Was she in trouble? Not that she'd rather see a message like, "TAGGART, GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE RIGHT
NOW!
" But it would give her a clue anyway. She didn't think she'd done anything seriously wrong, but still got up right away and headed to see Mr. Jarvis. He looked up to notice her enter.
"Ah, Sheila. Have a seat."
"Okay...what's up, Mr. J.?"
To her relief, he just wanted to tell her she was doing a good job. This was nice, but didn't make her feel a great deal better. She guessed she could go on as she'd been doing in the knowledge that Rick was pretty satisfied, but it didn't make her tasks less strenuous. Oh well, her job seemed secure. Whoopee.
Sheila was divorced from ex-husband Jason, and had two grown kids who'd flown the nest. She and J had split on amicable terms. She didn't
love
going home to an empty house each day, but that was the one real silver lining in her occupation: the ability to live comfy. She was still earning a sweet salary. That was a good thing for which she should be thankful, she thought. With all the unpleasantries that came with switching positions, at least her paycheck wasn't slashed.
Okay, she thought, there was another silver lining as well, to be sure. Her name was Robin Damone. Robin was Sheila's resident work buddy, and the nicest person she'd met in the production department. She didn't know everyone here, but didn't imagine anyone she hadn't met could be as sweet as Robin. She'd befriended and helped Sheila learn the ropes in her first weeks, and to date offered to accompany her to lunch. Robin was in her late 30s, performed the same work, and thank goodness was always there for Sheila as her confidant or informal free therapist, supplying her with a soothing word in return. Sometimes Sheila felt like Robin was the only reason she wasn't going nuts in this office.
Today they clocked out, got in the car and went to Checkers. With only half an hour for lunch, they often either drove through a fast food lane or dropped in the nearby deli. Both options were quick, easy and cheap, and allowed Sheila to get ready each day without the extra step of packing a meal. She knew burgers and fries weren't great for her body, but they worked wonders on her sanity. To be fair, this
job
wasn't very great for her mental health, so she viewed this swift cuisine as comfort food. Though now and then, she thought, it would be nice to take her time, and sit down to a hearty, nutritious lunch that would make her body grateful.
"Ugh," Sheila groused as they returned to the building. "Do I really have to go back in there?"
Robin chuckled knowingly and in good nature, as if Sheila didn't ask her this question every day.
"Oh, you'll survive," she smiled, opening the driver door. "I'm there for ya, girl. You can IM me all you want."
Sheila forced herself to open her own door. "Dammit, Robin, I love ya."
Honestly, she really did. She admired Robin Damone so much she almost envied her. She(ila) was an introvert by nature, who minded her own business and preferred to let others come to her when something was needed. Here, Robin was her exact opposite. This was how the two had become friends. Robin was
very
outgoing, extroverted, and liked meeting people. Were there anyone in the office to whom she hadn't been introduced, she was content to go right up and say howdy. Literally. "Howdy" was her go-to greeting.
As a result, Robin had lots of friends both inside SuCo's offices and elsewhere. Sheila had a few, but most were out of state or just online. Perhaps she should take a page from Robin's proverbial book and try to crack out of her shell. Perhaps...
Ping!
GOOD AFTERNOON, SHEILA. PLEASE BRING ME THE COLLINS FILE FROM LAST WEEK. THANK YOU.
"
Mmph
," she grumbled, pushing herself from the desk and forcing her body on up.
Here we go again
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The Gift