5 Minute Freewrite Prompt : horrific

I don't care how you do it.

I want those papers on my desk first thing in the morning !

Stanley stared at his boss, eyes wide and he almost believed that his mouth was wide open. His body was not in his control as such he wasn't aware that he looked at his boss in manner in which seemed rude and insubordinate.

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Thankfully, neither one of them knew how to communicate with each other in a common language. Stanley could only converse in English while his boss, Francios was a typical Frenchman. But the body language was obvious to everyone that they disliked each other.

Francois.. I won't be that horrific person to call Sandra at this moment when she just had a miscarriage and is still grieving for her loss child. Please have some compassion in your heart and a little patience won't kill the deal. Afterall, the dateline isn't till another week.

Francois slammed his fist down on the table and walked out of the room.

Stanley thought he had won the battle but he was so wrong. Pete from HR walked in and passed an envelope to him.

I'm sorry, man.. But you're fired.

This same situation had occurred many times over in the last few months ever since Francois came on board. Somehow or rather he seemed to have some veto power to do whatever he wanted. And no one could go against him if not it's door that's what they will be looking at next.

If it wasn't for the good pay and great benefits that the company offered, no one would stay on. Sadly, many of the new recruits never lasted more than six months no matter how they tried. It just wasn't worth it.

Stanley packed his bag and before he left the workstation, he dropped by Francois' office. Walking in calmly, he looked at his former boss and said,

Francois... You're an XXXXX & I hope one day you will face the same music, and worst for what you've done to each and everyone of us ! It's not our loss for leaving but YOURS !

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