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PART 5: Not so bad

Oof.

Its been another long and chaotic workday.

Papers upon papers upon mails upon folders.

If I see another paper, screw it, if somebody even mentions paper, I think i'm gonna be sick.

I'm in my office, trying to recover from all of this pressure.

Then I remember.

I look at the clock. 15:30.

In about an hour everybody is going to leave, the weekend starts then.

But I have a surprise.

Looking through my mini-fridge in my office, I take out a bottle of champagne, and tell my secretary to get ready.

I walk out into the room with offices.

"Can I get everyone's attention please?"

Everyone either stands up or remains seated looking in my direction.

"I'm sure everybody knows its Friday, the last workday in the week for you all. Well I have something to say, because I have moved into my new mansion and i'm feeling generous today..."

I pull out the bottle and shoot the cork through the room.

"Champagne for all! Yes, we are having a party, and after that, all of you can go home early!"

The office gets filled with cheers.

My secretary comes out with a tray full of glasses and everybody comes to get their glass.

It becomes quite the party in here, chatting, drinking, and generally having a good time.

With my glass in hand, I go to Guy who is talking with the others: Franky, Jim and Gerald.

"What's up guys? Enjoying the party?"

"Like I don't, boss, this rocks!" Jim responds.

"Say, you are mentioning your new mansion a lot. How is it there?" Guy asks.

"Oh, its a wonderful house, lots of space there."

"So that is why you wear suits to work on all days, you have a lot of them!" Franky shouts.

We all laugh.

"Ah, this is a good party." Gerald says.

"Hey, this is cool and all, but I promised my wife i'd clean the house once I got home from work, so I think i'll be leaving. Is that ok, boss?" Is what comes out of Jim's mouth.

Suddenly I remember Opal and Emi. They are still alone in the mansion! I did not tell them to reach out to me if something happens! But they seem to know everything about the house, there should be no problems, right? Oh dear, I have to go and check!

"I think i'll be leaving too, I need to go do something important at home, new house and all, you know? Franky, if somebody asks where I am, you can explain. Guy, Gerald, same goes for you. Thank you for being here, be sure everybody leaves before 16:30."

"Sure boss, see you Monday.Happy weekend!" Gerald responds.

Me and Jim go downstairs to the parking lot, as we take our jackets from the garderobe, Jim says something to me.

"Harvey, if I may ask, what is happening at home that requires you to be there?"

"Oh, I am a bit workaholic, and because of that I stressed through yesterday evening wanting to get everything done in time, I fell asleep on my desk, that is why I overslept. I was in such a hurry I did not realize the unfinished papers on the desk, I wanted to finish them and bring them in today, but I was in a hurry."