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If the last six months were any indication, Vertron was headed for a bad night. In fact, it promised to be the worst night yet. But convincing him of that was a waste of time and energy. Intoxicated with several mixtures of sweet cocktails and stuffed to the chin with appetizers, this night like many others, he rushed home to settle in after the happy hour party.
He couldn't afford to miss the opportunity to mingle with the heads of other department heads in charge of recruiting and put his face in front of them. Only five positions remained on the office employee community board. One of the positions, Verton pegged belonged to him. All was needed was extra attention given to that particular department head. At that, Vertron was excellent.
Before the hiring frenzy began, he wasted no time securing invitations to the various social activities hosted by his company
This final night of the hiring round table, he attended, then hurried home to prepare the blend he called the flushing out. "The cure for overindulgence," he'd previously touted to his wife, Margie.
Silently, Margie watched as he stood at the kitchen counter stirring the various ingredients. Instantly he paused as if he'd forgotten an item, then headed back toward the refrigerator. Moments later, three scoops of vanilla bean ice cream slid into the tall glass. Shocked, she frowned, then shook her head wondering how those scoops would mixed well with alcohol. I'll know in about three hours, she predicted.
Finished with his concoction, Vertron headed to bed smiling. Tasted a bit different, but overall, he was satisfied that tomorrow morning, he'd be his old self.
Approximately three hours later, Margie woke to a loud growl. The loudest one yet, and they owned no pet.
She was used to Vertron's stomach grumblings from his consumption of spicy foods. But this sound scared her as the rumbling grew louder, with each successive crescendo, then eruption.
She shook Vertron; lightly at first. No movement. How could he sleep though that sound, she wondered. She shook him again, this time violently.
Vertron woke in a panic. But it was too late.
Margie jumped from the bed to avoid the spillage Vertron let loose. That night was a cleaning session, as well as a counseling one. He was finally able to make it to the bathroom, but his stay would be lengthy.
After a long, hot shower, Margie greeted him with electrolytes to cool his stomach.
Vertron hoped it was worth it. He'd know come Monday when the positions would be awarded.
13 february 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2646: a loud growl in the night.For my theme, I was inspired by and utilized the @daily.prompt's publishing of
A Hard Head Makes A Soft Behind
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Si los últimos seis meses eran un indicio, Vertron se dirigía a una mala noche. De hecho, prometía ser la peor noche de todas. Pero convencerle de ello era una pérdida de tiempo y energía. Embriagado con varias mezclas de cócteles dulces y atiborrado hasta la barbilla de aperitivos, esta noche, como muchas otras, se apresuró a llegar a casa para instalarse después de la fiesta de la hora feliz.
No podía perderse la oportunidad de mezclarse con los jefes de otros departamentos encargados de la contratación y ponerles cara. Sólo quedaban cinco puestos en el tablón de la comunidad de empleados de la oficina. Uno de los puestos, según Verton, le pertenecía. Lo único que hacía falta era prestar más atención a ese jefe de departamento en concreto. En eso, Vertron era excelente.
Antes de que comenzara el frenesí de contrataciones, no perdió tiempo en conseguir invitaciones para las diversas actividades sociales organizadas por su empresa.
Esta última noche de la mesa redonda de contratación, asistió, luego se apresuró a casa para preparar la mezcla que él llamaba el flushing out. «La cura para el exceso de indulgencia», le había dicho a su mujer, Margie.
En silencio, Margie lo observó de pie junto a la encimera de la cocina mientras removía los ingredientes. Al instante hizo una pausa, como si hubiera olvidado algo, y volvió a dirigirse al frigorífico. Momentos después, tres bolas de helado de vainilla se deslizaron en el vaso alto. Sorprendida, frunció el ceño y luego sacudió la cabeza preguntándose cómo se mezclarían bien esas bolas con el alcohol. Lo sabré dentro de unas tres horas, predijo.
Terminado su brebaje, Vertron se fue a la cama sonriendo. Sabía un poco diferente, pero en general, estaba satisfecho de que mañana por la mañana, volvería a ser el mismo de siempre.
Aproximadamente tres horas después, Margie se despertó con un fuerte gruñido. El más fuerte hasta entonces, y eso que no tenían mascota.
Estaba acostumbrada a los gruñidos del estómago de Vertron por su consumo de comidas picantes. Pero este sonido la asustó a medida que el estruendo se hacía más fuerte, con cada crescendo sucesivo, y luego erupción.
Sacudió a Vertron; ligeramente al principio. No se movió. Se preguntó cómo podía dormir con ese ruido. Volvió a sacudirlo, esta vez con violencia.
Vertron se despertó sobresaltado. Pero ya era demasiado tarde.
Margie saltó de la cama para evitar el derrame que Vertron soltó. Aquella noche fue una sesión de limpieza, además de asesoramiento. Por fin pudo llegar al baño, pero su estancia sería larga.
Tras una larga ducha caliente, Margie lo recibió con electrolitos para refrescarle el estómago.
Vertron esperaba que mereciera la pena. El lunes sabría cuándo se adjudicarían los puestos.
13 february 2025, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2646: a loud growl in the night.Para mi tema, me inspiré y utilicé la publicación de @daily.prompt de:
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Thanks for your patience an understanding.
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