Godiva pleaded w her father in his office not to lay anyone off in the store. Times were hard and there were not jobs to be found. He remained firm, yet she persisted. Frustrated, he said, "you think so much of them. I'll make you a deal. Strip to your skivvies, then walk through the store. See if your precious employees thank you for your sacrifice or stare at you". Without hesitation, Godiva immediately began removing her clothing (silently, she was grateful she'd actually worn both bra and panties that day).
She walked slowly and w pride down the aisle. She refused to be embarrassed when so many would be keeping their jobs now. However, news of her father's challenge ran in a sprint ahead of her. She was surprised to find the store abandoned. She beamed when she realized what the employees had done to protect her dignity. She grinned when she thought about running back to stick her tongue out at her father. Instead, she paraded to the front.
Tom, the lone security guard, watched her from the closed circuit cameras.
She walked slowly and w pride down the aisle. She refused to be embarrassed when so many would be keeping their jobs now. However, news of her father's challenge ran in a sprint ahead of her. She was surprised to find the store abandoned. She beamed when she realized what the employees had done to protect her dignity. She grinned when she thought about running back to stick her tongue out at her father. Instead, she paraded to the front.
Tom, the lone security guard, watched her from the closed circuit cameras.
Can you blame me? :)
ReplyDeleteNice story, Rachel! I dig historical references.
I would have been disappointed if you hadn't :)
DeleteGREAT BLOG! I will be stopping by here often
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard Sweetie.
DeleteOh what a great tie-in! So fun FFFing with you!
ReplyDeleteGood story.
ReplyDeleteSassy and Phoenix: Thank you. I always appreciate y'all's kindness.
DeleteI love that addition of Tom at the end. I'm not sure what FFF is but you did a very nice job of it!
ReplyDeleteI like saving the best for last and this was well worth the wait. Great spin on the story, so obvious, yet so creative in the telling that none of the rest of us even came close. Great connection. I'm so glad to have you on the list of players!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful story! Thank you. I look forword to reading more of your work. I am very new to this, but am finding writing to be a great release.
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard Sweetie. I will do my best to keep you interested :)
DeleteI think I love this story because I would so do that....calling bullshit is my thing
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