Remerger: Path Of Promotion

Chapter 3

Although I cannot recall the precise moment when I drifted off to sleep, I am certain that I must have, as I woke up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. To my surprise, when my eyes opened, I discovered that it was 11 PM, and my alarm had not yet gone off. Without hesitation, I got out of bed and made my way to the bathroom to freshen up. As I stood before the mirror, I noticed that I had finished brushing my teeth in an unusually short time of approximately 2-3 minutes, and my gums were not bleeding as they typically do.

After finishing my morning bathroom routine, I put on my work clothes which, despite being a few years old, still looked crisp and new. With a deep breath, I gathered my thoughts and stepped out the door, ready to embrace the promise of a brand-new day.

After disregarding all the rumours and being slightly oblivious to what people said about me, I discovered the truth. However, I couldn't turn a deaf ear to one particular gossip that was being spread around about the boss. It was being whispered that he was planning to leave the workplace for good. This news sent a shockwave among the staff, and they started speculating about who would replace him. Would it be someone new, or would it be someone who is already part of the team and next in line in the hierarchy? As it turns out, the latter was me.

"I can't believe they might offer me the position of boss," I thought to myself. It seemed preposterous, almost like a dream. But then again, it wasn't exactly out of reach. In just two days, I had gone from being a paper boy to potentially running the entire company. It was a mad idea, but not necessarily a bad one. As I considered the opportunity before me, I couldn't help but feel confident in my ability to rise to the challenge and succeed in this new role.

As I settled in for another day of work, the sound of my boss's voice calling my name echoed through the office. "Dan, make your way to my office," our boss, and the CEO of the company, "SyntaxSolutions™," called as I quickly made my way to his office and took a seat in front of his desk. As I looked around the room, I was struck by how futuristic it felt. The walls were adorned with an array of holographic displays that seemed to come alive with every subtle movement in the room. The paintings were particularly captivating, constantly shifting and changing to create a sense of dynamic energy that made the entire space feel alive. I couldn't help but feel a sense of wonder and amazement as I took in the scene before me.

As I glanced at the desk in front of me, I couldn't help but notice the marvel of modern design it embodied. The surface of the desk was a seamless expanse of tempered glass, embedded with touch-sensitive controls and holographic interfaces. It's almost as if it was from a sci-fi movie. Hovering gracefully above the desk was a holographic pen holder, which contained an assortment of sleek styluses and digital pens, each emitting a soft, pulsating glow. The sight of it all was simply breathtaking.

The conversation began with a solemn tone, as the old man called out to me. His voice was shaking, and every word seemed to come out with great effort. The old man spoke of his inevitable retirement, a subject that had been circulating in the office for some time now. He mentioned his age, and how he had been waiting for this moment to finally arrive. I could sense the gravity of the situation and listened intently as the old man continued. The old man's voice grew softer, and he looked at me with a sense of respect and admiration. Then, he uttered the words that sent shivers down my spine: "Dan, you are my replacement. You are the new boss." I couldn't believe what I had just heard. I trembled at the thought of being handed such a responsibility and wondered if I was truly ready for such a role.

As I stepped out of the room, I realised that I had made a mistake and left the door slightly ajar. I couldn't help but feel a sense of apprehension as I knew that my colleagues had probably overheard our conversation. The building was notorious for being a hotbed of gossip and rumours, and I was sure that my reputation was at stake. I tried to reassure myself that it was justified, but deep down, I knew that I needed to stay calm and collected. I needed to be strong and assertive to prove that I was capable of taking on the role of the new boss. However, the real challenge was not just dealing with external pressures, but also battling my insecurities and doubts. It was mentally exhausting to constantly struggle with my own fluctuating emotions, which were often as draining as my physically demanding job.

Once I had sat down, I began work. Ever so draining work. Spreadsheets on employees', hours, pay, overclock, underclock, and names.

And you don't need to know about that. So we'll skip it. —------->

After a long and tiring day at work, I finally stepped out of the towering building, feeling drained and exhausted. As I walked towards the street, I couldn't help but anticipate the arrival of the woman I had been seeing regularly after work. And just as I had expected, she approached me with a warm smile. "Well, hello Dan, or should I say, our new boss and CEO," she said, her words confirming that she was indeed aware of my recent promotion.

Feeling slightly flustered, I responded, "I was kind of expecting it, but at the same time, I kind of wasn't." But then I remembered that I still didn't know her name. Turning away slightly, I asked, "By the way, what is your name?"

"My name is Ramina," she said, introducing herself with a pleasant smile. My heart skipped a beat, I once knew a girl called Ramina, she betrayed me, she was never my friend in the first place.

As I replayed that memory in my mind, I raised my hand to hail a taxi and headed home, feeling a sense of relief that the long day was finally over. I was grateful for Ramina's company, which brought some comfort to my otherwise stressful day. The constant anxiety of being double-crossed was weighing heavily on my mind, but I tried to push it aside for the time being. Maybe they just had similar names.

As soon as I stepped inside my opulent home, I changed into my comfortable clothes and settled down on the sofa. While I was getting comfortable, I suddenly remembered that I needed to order something online. Without wasting any time, I started searching for the item and placed the order. I then turned on the TV and watched the daily episode of "Doctor Who" while relaxing on the couch. Eventually, I dozed off and shortly after, I woke up feeling a bit disoriented. That's when I remembered about the online order that I had placed earlier. I quickly got up and made my way to the door. As I opened it, I heard the faint sound of a drone hovering outside. I picked up the package that was left on my doorstep and brought it inside. Finally, I placed the package carefully on the sitting room table.

I ripped open the package and marvelled at my new possession.

A new suit.