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It was 10:00PM on a Friday before a three day weekend. I was walking the empty 10th Floor, contemplating the boxes that would appear on every desk Tuesday morning. 125 jobs outsourced: more profits. My cock grew at the thought.
At the elevator, a man was pressing the Down button. I pushed the Up button and looked him over: in his 40s, dad bod, wedding band, the Casual Friday attire I detested...oh well, any port in a storm.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Jensen," he stammered, "I didn't know you were here."
"And you are...?"
"Willoughby, Sir...Henry Willoughby."
"What are you doing here so late, Willoughby?"
The elevator opened. He stepped in and I followed. He reached for the Ground button, but I stopped him and pushed 20: the C-Suite. He looked at me and I saw the panic in his eyes: the rumors had reached him.
"I was just trying to catch up on some work before the holiday, Sir."
The elevator started up. I adjusted my erection nonchalantly. He saw me, then turned away hurriedly.
"I appreciate such dedication: it should be rewarded. I hope you have a moment to talk in my office."
"My wife is expecting me..."
"I'm sure she is, but I won't take much of your time. I'm sure you've heard the rumors..."
"Rumors, Sir? I don't listen to rumors."
Of course you don't...you're starting to sweat. You've heard about what's going to happen Tuesday, haven't you?
The elevator stopped. I strode out and turned. I needed to act quickly, before my pants were stained.
"Come into my office: I need to talk to you about your team."
I walked in and leaned against my desk, knowing he would be at my heels.
"Willoughby, here are the facts. We need to cut expenses and, right now, that means offshoring your team. It's not an easy decision, but sometimes, we have to do things we'd rather not do."
He paled.
"That's not right, Sir! Do you know how hard it is for older tech folks to get jobs?"