11. cake - Sick Sacraments
11. cake She exited the toilette headset attached, holding her coffee mug. After this morning’s romp with Martin, she was looking forward to making herself cozy for a few moments alone at her desk, with coffee, her piece of chocolate cake and the latest edition of the Sutters Weekly. She was itching to read her horoscope before the others arrived and she would be too preoccupied with her working routine. Standing at the coffee machine, straightening her hair, blouse and skirt, she was startled when a short gum-chewing company executive came bopping into the lobby. “Good morning, Candi.” “Jim! You got here fast.” She said and noted the perfect timing that had just occurred. I thought you were stuck in traffic.” “I was. I guess you know what day it is.” He displayed the large bouquet of yellow tulips he had brought her at the drive through floral shop. Upon seeing the flowers, Candi let out a yelp of joy, put her h...