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It was a week before Christmas Eve and everyone was already feeling the holiday spirit. Everyone, except Ranger. For the past five years birthdays and holidays and family, get-togethers had been crossed off his calendar. He didn't have much family left to celebrate with, and the ones that were alive weren't worth the effort. He spent most holidays either working or on a mission.
Ranger was feeling a bit frustrated because his employees kept on bringing little bits and pieces to decorate their desks with. The men added a bit of colour to their uniforms by wearing a red and green wristband and stupid Christmas themed socks. It annoyed Ranger immensely to see his employees' blatant disregard of company policy. He had reached the limit of his patience when he saw sugary Christmas cookies and candy canes in the staff break room.
Fuming, he stomped into his office and slammed the door shut. Taking a deep breath, he wrote a companywide memo.
To ALL Rangeman Staff:
As the holiday season gets closer, I have noticed a lapse in employee behaviour regarding company policy. This includes uniform, food, cluttered desks etc. I hereby warn every employee that anyone seen with any form of decoration, contraband food and uniform misconduct will be strongly reprimanded as I see fit. You all have until the end of today to get rid of any unfavourable items from Rangeman premises.
Regards,
Ricardo Carlos Manoso
CEO Rangeman Ltd.
Having written and posted the memo, Ranger decided to spend the next couple of hours at the Gym getting rid of his frustrations at insubordinate employees.
Lester POV
I was having an amazing day, my girlfriend bought me these cute blue knitted gloves. They were so soft and warm that I couldn't bring myself to take them off when I arrived at work. Around noon I took a break and called my girl to see how her day was going.
Twenty minutes later, there is a happy smile on my face and my heart feels as though it's going to burst.
Idly flicking through my mail, I see a companywide memo. Those things never end well for anyone involved. I read through the memo and feel a bit frustrated at my friend and employer. Carlos didn't have the best childhood, and as an adult, he tends to stay away from celebrations of any form. The man needs to learn to relax.
A grin lights my face as I think about ways I make that happen.
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A/N: I'll have this story finished in a couple of hours. Just typing up what's in my head :) Happy early Christmas!
