Prologue
'Whoa man, slow down. That's your fourth tonight already. What's up man?' Tyrone looked concerned for his friend.
'Shit day. The new boss is turning out to be a real hard ass.' Jason looked downbeat. His shoulders were slumped and he was trying to drown his sorrows.
'Awww, fuck him man. Don't let him get to you. What's the worst that can happen?'
'I suppose. It's just that my job got so much harder suddenly. I have to fire another five people tomorrow. He is a real hatchet man and unluckily for me I am his hatchet. Makes me feel like shit. All of those people looking at me with hate in their eyes. People I have known and respected for years.'
'That is shit man but you gotta try and leave it at work. Try not to let him affect who you are out of work.' Jason loved Tyrone for trying to make him feel better. He had been a good friend and confidant since they started work at the same time on the production line. Tyrone had even celebrated almost as hard as Jason himself when Jason got promoted to foreman; even though it meant that Jason was then Tyrone's boss. Tyrone did not care that Jason was always one step ahead of him on the career ladder. He always supported his friend.
'You gotta look on the bright side Jason.' Tyrone had wicked little smile on his face.
'Is there one?'
'Hell yeah. You get to spend all day in the office with his hot wife.' This was true. The new boss had what could best be described as a trophy wife. She was an ex model and she was stunning. She was also his PA and so was in the same open plan office as Jason and the rest of the lead team.
'Man, I could tap that...if only I had a few hundred grand more in the bank.' This finally raised a laugh from Jason. 'Anyway man. On a happier subject, how's the baby making going. You know I am always interested in your sex life.' Tyrone had that wicked smile again and despite the hollow feeling deep inside Jason could not help smiling at Tyrone's cheek. He had never hidden his opinion that Angela, Jason's wife, was an attractive woman. Although Tyrone thought that almost anyone in a skirt was an attractive woman. Tyrone's opinion never threatened Jason; he knew his friend was just being cheeky and Tyrone got way more action than Jason had ever had; Tyrone was a serious player.
Jason's smile faded quickly and he took another long gulp of his beer and shook his head.
'Aww shit man. Not another dry patch? I thought she wanted a baby.' Tyrone was well aware of the many dry patches in Jason and Angela's sex life. Jason and Tyrone had always been very open with each other. The lack of sex was the one thing in Jason's life that got him down; that was until his new boss started of course.
'Man. You would think that she never wanted kids the way she acts. It has been almost three months now. There is never a right time with Ange. I don't know what to do.' Jason and Angela had never had an explosive sex life. They had been together for thirteen years now and they had never had sex more than twenty times in any one year. Jason had reluctantly got used to it and accepted it but he did not like it. His acceptance was bearable because the rest of his life was, generally, great.
'Have you tried taking control?'
'Nah man. Really not her thing.'
Tyrone quickly changed the subject, not wanting his friend to get into a deeper funk. They spent the next hour or so drinking and chatting about sport.
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Chapter 1
A week later Jason was called into his new boss's office. Jason was a slight man. He was in good shape, with well toned muscles and an expensive hair cut but he had always had a small five foot seven frame. He felt dwarfed next to the six foot six frame of his new boss.
'Sit down Jason.' He ordered. 'I have been digging further and have found the next set of dead wood we need to get rid of.' He handed Jason a small piece of paper. 'Once these last five are gone we can start to rebuild on a solid foundation of hard working talent. You have until the end of the day.'
Jason looked at the list and he felt an instant knot in his stomach. The first name on it was Tyrone's. 'Err, Sir. I think there must be some mistake. Surely we are not letting Tyrone go. He has been with the company as long as me and he works really hard.'
'No mistake. You have until the end of the day. Make it happen.'
'But Sir...'
His boss raised his voice menacingly. 'Jason. Make it happen or add your name to the list. The choice is yours.'
Jason left with his head hanging down. How could he break it to Tyrone? Would it be better to quit? He knew he could not; his mortgage was large and at thirty eight Angela and Jason certainly did not want to downsize; they enjoyed the benefits that Jason's senior role brought them.
He decided to do it early; give himself chance to recover during the rest of the day Tyrone had always been supportive and a good friend; surely he would at least understand Jason's predicament. The feeling in Jason's stomach suggested otherwise.
Ten minutes later Tyrone walked into the little meeting room Jason had booked. 'Hey what's up man?'
'Tyrone. I have just been in to see the boss.'
Tyrone was all smiles. 'Did you check out missus boss's legs? I bet you did.'
'Tyrone, please. Your name was on the last list.'
Tyrone's demeanour changed instantly. He was a big black man; Jason's only black friend; but he seemed to grow another six inches as he leaned a little close to Jason with rage in his eyes. 'YOU CANNOT FUCKING FIRE ME.'
'Tyrone, calm down please. You know it is not me. I have no choice. I tried to get him to change his mind but he threatened to fire me as well.'
'YOU FUCKING COWARD. YOU AGREED TO FIRE ME TO SAVE YOUR SKINNY ASS. YOU ARE GOING TO FUCKING REGRET THIS MAN. I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS. I WAS SO FUCKING WRONG. YOU DO NOT GET TO FIRE ME WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES.' Tyrone stormed out. Jason was utterly deflated and a little scared. He had never seen Tyrone so aggressive; especially to him. Jason knew that he had lost the best friend he had ever had.
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Chapter 2
After firing another four people Jason looked like a broken man as he walked out of the office block and made his way to the parking lot. It was dark and so he did not notice two big black men dressed all in black sitting in the back seat of his Mercedes until he was in the driver's seat. He went to say something but did not get chance. One of the men grabbed him roughly and placed a strong smelling rag over his face. Jason guessed it was chloroform just before he passed out.
Jason gradually began to regain consciousness. Something felt wrong; he could not move his hands or feet. Then his mind flicked back to the car and he started to panic. Where the hell was he? Who the hell were those two men? His eyes eventually caught up with his consciousness and opened. He was surprised to find himself in his lounge but he was very tightly bound to one of his dining chairs and there was a painfully tight gag in his mouth. Although it was not these things that made Jason terrified. The site before him was his wife sitting on their sofa crying and looking terrified whilst sitting next to her was Tyrone with a big threatening grin on his face. On either side of Jason were the two big black men; one had a big wire cutter in his hand.
It was only then that Jason realised that he was almost completely naked. The only thing he had on was a very unfamiliar solid metal contraption where he usually wore his boxer shorts. Whilst he had never actually seen one before he knew that he had been placed in some kind of heavy duty chastity device. He was really worried now.
Tyrone's familiar voice rang out. 'So the cowardly shit has woken up.'
'Oh God. Tyrone please let him go. Please don't hurt him,' Angela begged through her tears. 'You know he had no choice. He did not want to fire you.'
'YOU REALLY DO NOT FUCKING LISTEN DO YOU? I TOLD YOU TO SHUT UP OR THERE WOULD BE CONSEQUENCES. WELL YOU ASKED FOR IT.' Tyrone's bellows were terrifying. Angela immediately fell silent. Tyrone nodded to the man with the wire cutter.
The man made his way to the front of Jason, who felt a fresh surge of terror. He tried to brace himself. He was so scared he felt a warm liquid collecting inside his chastity device; he had pissed himself. The big black man placed the jaws of the wire cutters around one of Jason's little toes.
'Oh please no. I will be good I promise,' Angela begged.
'Sorry, too late.' With the slightest of nods to his companion the jaws of the wire cutter closed; removing Jason's right little toe. The pain was instant and intense; like nothing he had ever felt before. He tried to scream but the gag prevented it. Angela was weeping uncontrollably into her hands.
Jason was covered from head to toe with sweat. It took him several minutes to recover sufficiently to be aware of what was going on.
Tyrone spoke. 'So Jason, Angela. This is what is going to happen. Jason has fired me. He acted like the cowardly tool that he is. He needs to be taught a lesson. I have been a good friend to him. I have listened to him endlessly moan about how you hardly ever fuck him.' Despite her fear and crying she could not help flashing Jason an angry look. How could he have talked to Tyrone about their sex life. 'To be honest I do not know why he stayed with you. Yeah, you are hot but so are lots of girls. Thirteen years of frigidity, damn. Even when you are supposed to be having a baby you don't let him in your panties. Tell me Angela, why?'
'I..errr...I don't know what to say.'