The Employee
"Send in Max Greenwood, Cheryl." The secretary opens the door and I step into my boss's office trying to avoid eye contact as much as possible. "Mr. Greenwood, take a seat. We just have a few things to discuss." He opens a folder with my name on it and whistles, simultaneously raising his eyebrows. I sit down awkwardly with my hands folded in my lap. "Greenwood, Greenwood, Greenwood... I don't like this. No I do not." "Sir, I'm sorry if I've done something-" "Oh it's just I hear, from general sources, you've been taking some unapproved breaks." He cuts me off mid sentence. "Umm, tell me about your life at home." I pause and look at him inquisitively. "Not much to say. Wife's good. I, uh, I'm healthy. Happy." My boss gives me a disgusted grin. "Nice and healthy, I hope. Rested, too, I'm guessing. Tell me about these breaks you've been taking in ...