9 – THEIR HUMILIATION

The room was thick with silence and regret as it slowly dawned on Shantel, Caleb and Johnson that they’d just disrespected their boss.

Johnson was the first to react. He fell at Alex’s feet rather dramatically and tried to hold on to his legs.

“I’m so sorry, sir. Please forgive me. I didn’t know you were the boss. Forgive me, sir.”

Realising that begging might be the only way out, Shantel joined him. Despite her too-tight skirt, she also managed to land on the floor right beside Johnson.

“Yes, sir. We’re sorry. Extremely so. Please don’t fire us. I need this job. Please, sir.”

Alex’s lips curved in a smug smile as he looked straight into Caleb’s eyes.

Caleb was beginning to grow uncomfortable. His collar suddenly felt too tight and he was visibly squirming.

“What are you waiting for, Caleb?” Alex asked, his voice exuding calm authority. “Last I checked, you disrespected me as well. Won’t you join them?”

Caleb’s eyes widened with horror.

“Surely, you do not expect me to fall at your f