NaughtyBit
Virgin
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- Nov 11, 2024
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The fast speed boat bounced in the waves as the shoreline of the mainland peninsula faded behind them, and the knob of the island appeared in front. They sat quietly, Jacob absently gazing out over the sea in the sun, not actually observing, but contemplating, the plan for the days ahead revolving in his mind, he would have to stay sharp and alert.
Always honest to himself, at least in his professional life, Jacob realized that he probably didn’t have the best of chances. Both Miriam and Pedro were probably favoriting ahead of him, but The Company had invited him here, they wouldn’t have done that if he was not a prospect, and moreover, among the handful other contenders that would also be there, Jacob believed that he was the best. If he could find a way to shine, the job could still end up his.
It was all about a top executive position, the prospect of an exciting life of travel, luxury and sophistication, with salaries and expense accounts to match. Over the next few days came the tests and tribulations. He would be doing a mock presentation of a fictional product he’d imagined up in preparations, there’d be evaluations of psyche, IQ, creativity, and a million other forms and factors affecting his future work, there would be interviews with experts and consultants and the board of directors, and in the evenings, there would be socialites, fun and charades for all attendees, the experts, the staff, the board, and the contenders, the ones that had one with their better half to make them look as good as possible.
Jacob glanced over at his wife sitting next to him, holding his hand lightly. She was looking the other way, out over the horizon where blue sky met bluer water, mesmerized by the rolling waves of the boat. An asset, Jacob thought, allowing his gaze to scan her curves, pretty and seductive in her light summer dress and big sunglasses. Looking around at the other passengers, there were admittedly other charms as well, but in contrast to the odds of the overall competition for the job, he banked that his plus one was the cut of the crop, the most charmingly presentable, and someone that it would only serve him well to have mingle with the crowd, make fine impressions on stakeholders with important decisive powers.
He snapped out of it as the boat decelerated, the coastline and the pier before the luxurious waterfront resort grew big before them, and they docked. The coastline staff ready and waiting, roping them in and securing a landing bridge in no time, over which they all disembarked before being greeted by a host on the wooden landing beyond.
“Greetings, travelers! I am Emmanuel!” Exclaimed to immaculately clad black man in a white suit and shirt, extending his hands and grinning widely, “Welcome to Fantasy Island Resort, an island with all amenities of the highest quality in the world is but a snap of fingers away. We know that you have important tasks on your schedules for the following days, and for those, as well as for leisure time, especially so for spouses, please, do not hesitate to alert any and all staff to your needs at any time you may require!” Pausing a second to allow everyone to take the scenery in, wide stone steps leading up to the big, terraced building beyond, Emmanuel continued, “The reception is in the main hall at five, in two hours. Now, we will lead you all to your rooms, where you can prepare for the evening.”
A man in a server’s uniform approached them, “Mr and Mrs Jacob? Please follow me.” And with that, they started after him up the steps.
Always honest to himself, at least in his professional life, Jacob realized that he probably didn’t have the best of chances. Both Miriam and Pedro were probably favoriting ahead of him, but The Company had invited him here, they wouldn’t have done that if he was not a prospect, and moreover, among the handful other contenders that would also be there, Jacob believed that he was the best. If he could find a way to shine, the job could still end up his.
It was all about a top executive position, the prospect of an exciting life of travel, luxury and sophistication, with salaries and expense accounts to match. Over the next few days came the tests and tribulations. He would be doing a mock presentation of a fictional product he’d imagined up in preparations, there’d be evaluations of psyche, IQ, creativity, and a million other forms and factors affecting his future work, there would be interviews with experts and consultants and the board of directors, and in the evenings, there would be socialites, fun and charades for all attendees, the experts, the staff, the board, and the contenders, the ones that had one with their better half to make them look as good as possible.
Jacob glanced over at his wife sitting next to him, holding his hand lightly. She was looking the other way, out over the horizon where blue sky met bluer water, mesmerized by the rolling waves of the boat. An asset, Jacob thought, allowing his gaze to scan her curves, pretty and seductive in her light summer dress and big sunglasses. Looking around at the other passengers, there were admittedly other charms as well, but in contrast to the odds of the overall competition for the job, he banked that his plus one was the cut of the crop, the most charmingly presentable, and someone that it would only serve him well to have mingle with the crowd, make fine impressions on stakeholders with important decisive powers.
He snapped out of it as the boat decelerated, the coastline and the pier before the luxurious waterfront resort grew big before them, and they docked. The coastline staff ready and waiting, roping them in and securing a landing bridge in no time, over which they all disembarked before being greeted by a host on the wooden landing beyond.
“Greetings, travelers! I am Emmanuel!” Exclaimed to immaculately clad black man in a white suit and shirt, extending his hands and grinning widely, “Welcome to Fantasy Island Resort, an island with all amenities of the highest quality in the world is but a snap of fingers away. We know that you have important tasks on your schedules for the following days, and for those, as well as for leisure time, especially so for spouses, please, do not hesitate to alert any and all staff to your needs at any time you may require!” Pausing a second to allow everyone to take the scenery in, wide stone steps leading up to the big, terraced building beyond, Emmanuel continued, “The reception is in the main hall at five, in two hours. Now, we will lead you all to your rooms, where you can prepare for the evening.”
A man in a server’s uniform approached them, “Mr and Mrs Jacob? Please follow me.” And with that, they started after him up the steps.