22. Think happy thoughts...

"that freaking., crooked legged pygmy. This is all his fault. I can't believe I'm on toilet duty when I came so early. And that, that., that shit faced., cocked-eyed, under-shaped witch. Oh how I wish I could just get my hands on her and just squeeze the...

"What are you doing?? Aren't you going to wash the toilet. Isla was engrossed in her frustration that she didn't notice Jennie and the others standing behind her. Thank God they didn't hear what she was saying.

" I was just waiting for you, so we can divide the work. You tell me which part you'll do and I'll do the rest. She tried forcing her best fake smile.

" oh you're waiting for me., Isla nodded in response, still forcing a smile out of her mouth. Okay let's see. How about I just sit here and relax while you do the thing like a good newbie that you are. Shelley articulated, crossing her hands in front of her chest.

"But why., we both came late and this was our punishment., you even came later than me. Isla tried to reason. If anything, she wasn't supposed to be doing this at all.

" Just do as you're told honey, because if you don't., you'll regret it. Jennie threatened., but Isla still could not fathom the reason for all this. Why did she have to do the punishment for two.

" But...

"Stop butting. Jennie said moving closer to her., the three of them were now surrounding her, cornering her. Then Jennie suddenly gripped the neck of her blouse, bring her face to face with her.

Listen up newbie, if you want to make it in this office and live a long and peaceful life here., even though I don't think it's possible anyway, considering who you're working for. But still, for the few days or weeks or months that you would be here, you need to learn to do as you're told. And stop asking questions.

Just do what you're told to do like a nice little girl. Get this into your thick skull eesh_la... Jennie said, purposely pronouncing the name wrong and poking Isla's head as she spoke. If you try going against us, then you'll be out of this office sooner and way more quicker than you entered. She finally let go of her shirt, but not before viciously hauling her to the floor.

"What are you waiting for, get up and start working. Angie who hadn't said a word since finally spoke.

Her first day here was terror., and now she was starting the next with horror. Hot tears stung her eyes, but she was not going to let them fall. If anyone was going to break her, it would not be these three witches.

She picked up herself and went ahead with her toilet duties. What was washing toilet anyway. She would be done in a minute. She went to the first toilet and opened it... And my goodness what the f*ck did some people eat for breakfast. And why the hell would you use a well functioning toilet with running water and not flush. This early in the morning for that matter.

And why was the sh*t looking like it was shaped in the form of a frigging flamingo.

She was stupid thinking she had the stomach for this. She hadn't eaten anything that morning, if not she was sure everything would be coming back up because of what was in front of her.

"Isla., you can do this. You can... She tried motivating herself even though she felt like crying and puking at the same time. Just think of happy thoughts., happy thoughts., happy thoughts.

*****

ATTENTION EVERYONE!!!

All heads turned to the direction of the voice. Even Shelley that was supervising toilet work poked her head out of the toilet. It was Marcel that had called for their attention, and beside him was Damon.

"Phil can you get those working in Dazzle to come out, we have an announcement to make. Phil was Marcel's secretary who according to Damon did not deserve his job because he was clumsy, forgetful, sluggish and all around stupid. But Marcel insisted on keeping him, claiming that he had his uses.

Phil ran off to do what he was told. But then he was running to the wrong direction.

"Phil., where are you going?

" you told me to go down and tell them to make an announcement. The short legged., round bellied young man stated. And Marcel could feel Damon's eyes looking at him. He turned to see him., and he didn't say a word but it was clear what he was thinking..." just fire this dimwit"

"Phil., why don't you just come back and stay here. I'll go myself" he walked over to Dazzle and called everyone out.

Damon could not find her anywhere. He then remembered she was on toilet duty. He suddenly scoffed. He so wanted to see her scrubbing and mopping the toilet seats. Isla Moore queen of highschool was now queen of toilet seats.

But then he reasoned, they were two., so she should have been done by now. She was probably slacking off. He would let her take her time.

He had lots of things planned for her., and he had a whole month to do it. He had sent her that contract thinking she would back out., but she was bold enough to sign it. She signed a contract with him. She really thought he was still that stupid kid. But she would find out very soon who he really was.

"Now that we're all gathered here., we can give the announcement. Damon. Marcel said passing the invisible mic to Damon.

" Now we have an upcoming deal with Global group. But the thing is we also have a rival company who wants to take away what's mine... Marcel taps him and he corrects his statement... I mean what's ours. So we are going to have a showcase. More like a showdown between the two companies, where both companies will present there respective design and global group will pick which one fits it's taste.

Now we all know what this means. It means late nights., and more work. Everyone is to come up with something., and when I say come up with something, I don't mean just sleep and wake up and then tell me a fairy gave you a design and then bring a beggars clothing to me as a designer. Whoever does that will get fired on the spot.

Only come to me when you know that what you designed is worth showcasing. That's all. He was just so stiff. No motivational quotes., to ginger the workers. Nothing at all.

"well you all heard the man., Marcel said..,and you guys know the drill. Anyone who is able to come up with a design that looks presentable and good that meets Damon's standard., will not only receive a huge bonus pay, but will also get his design made and have his name shown as the designer. In this case., you might even get your name in the magazine. There was wowing and rumbling in the hall. They liked what they heard.

"Last time Patrick and Jennie had there designs made., this time it could be you. So from now on., the competition is on. Good luck to everyone...