Billy was deflated he no longer had access to the company gym. He could really use Kasia’s motivation to transform his over-weight, cellulite-riddled body, that had succumbed to a complacent lifestyle. Forgoing his fitness for ‘work commitments’ was a regrettable routine. He considered running outdoors again now that it was Spring. However, he doubted he had the self-discipline and self-motivation to commit to a self-directed routine. Over the years, he had become overly-reliant on the convenience of the company’s on-site gym and group exercise classes
He could always invest in a new gym membership, except, now he couldn’t claim a corporate discount. Inevitably, he would encounter former associates and be obliged to humiliatingly rehash his unceremonious exodus from JC Stanley. Arguably, he was already under enough duress without self-aggrandizing, critics bloviating about his downfall.
Fortunately, the dosage of Extra Strength Magnesium and a hot shower had quelled his nerves. So, he coasted to his bedroom, collapsed on the comforter and was lulled to sleep by the buzz of his ceiling fan.
“I don’t have time to discuss other hips stretches because I have a 9am class,” Kasia retorted.
Her exit route had been obstructed by an intrusive Stanley. Following Kasia’s demonstration of several new hip-opening stretches after SoulCycyle, Stanley unloaded his saga of ‘unrelenting sciatica’ . Billy questioned the credibility of Stanley’s melodramatic tale. Instead he perceived this badgering as shameless, attention-seeking behavior. It was obvious that Stanley was selfishly monopolizing Kasia’s time and derailing her focus. He was likely capitalizing on her sympathetic tendencies as a Psychology student at The University of Boulder Colorado.
Admittedly, her chic, figure-hugging apparel, jet-black, locks, and lustrous lashes were irresistibly alluring. However, her image and personae were too refined to be mistaken for a young, naive university student. Indubitably, this wasn’t the first time she had been subjected harassment by undeserving men. Hence, she abruptly marched in the direction of the changing room, leaving a dejected Stanley bemoaning,
“How can you be so rude to me? ”
He reactively slammed the classroom’s thick glass door directly in Billy’s face. Billy became infuriated at being the target of Stanley’s misdirected anger. He accusingly hollered,
“Stanley if you don’t respond to my e-mails by noon, I will disclose to Cheryl the real source of those charts your showing to clients.”
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