Corporate Whore

The final chapter in the sordid affair is currently being written. The following is a break down of the current situation:

• Chris Jackson suffered several bouts of senility and dreams of divorcing his wife for Dionne. I assume he has some friends and they made him see the error of his ways.

• Robert Sawyer confronted Chris Jackson at a work event about his relationship with Dionne. The situation became heated. Chris Jackson backed down as his wife was in the vicinity.

• Robert Sawyer has since left the organisation.

• Dionne Walters has decided her career is of greater importance and has decided to abort her love/lust child.

• It’s rumoured Dionne Walters is also seeking a new employer.

• Mrs. Jackson apparently is none the wiser.

The Corporate Whore continues to slave away at his job, in a profession that claims to increase the revenue of an organisation whilst swindling them out of huge sums of money, assuming any position he is required to fulfil. Hopefully, this won’t last for too long.

Evidence Uncovered - Scene 2 : Act 1
Evidence Uncovered - Scene 1 : Act 2
Evidence Uncovered - Scene 1 : Act 1

Time: Mid-September

Location: Pimp Office - Elevators

Synopsis:
Dionne Walters has been on annual leave for 2 weeks. She says she’s come down with a “stomach bug” and is currently ill.

Corporate Whore: Rob! How you doing?

Robert Sawyer: Hey, I’m good thanks. Sorry ’bout the other week. Had too much to drink and had some stuff on my mind. I hope I didn’t make a twat of myself.

Corporate Whore: Ha ha. Of course not. All’s well. Is everything sorted now?

Robert Sawyer: Kinda, but not really. I think I’m about to be a dad. But I’m not sure. I kind of had a one night stand a few weeks back. I guess I wasn’t the only guy she slept with that week or something. Now she says she’s not sure. The thing is, the other guy, he’s married. And he’s a c**t.

Corporate Whore: Whoa. Anyone I know?

Robert Sawyer: Nah, I don’t think so.

[Fast forward to last week]

Time: (approx) 11:20am

Location: Pimp Office - Elevators

Chris Jackson: Hey Corporate Whore, got a minute spare?

Corporate Whore: Yeah I’m going up to 10.

Chris Jackson: Good. Do you know Rob Sawyer well?

Corporate Whore: I’ve spoken to him a few times. Traded insults after one too many drinks. Why?

Chris Jackson: Heard some rumours that he may be batting for the other team. You don’t know if he’s seeing anyone? He doesn’t really seem to be the ladies man type. At the same time, it’s surprising to think he may be gay.

Corporate Whore: WOW. That’s the first I heard of it. I’d be shocked if he was gay.

Chris Jackson: I’m getting off here, we’ll continue the conversation later.

Corporate Whore: Ok. Speak soon.

Time: Fast forward a week.

Location: Friday drinks at another London bar.

The Corporate Whore is beginning the weekend on a merry note. After an hour or so he notices that Robert Sawyer has not moved from his spot at the bar since he arrived. Keeping a watchful eye on Robert for 10 minutes or so, the Corporate Whore notices that Robert’s drink of choice this evening was The Green Fairy, straight.

Another 20 minutes pass and Robert continues to knock them back. 10 minutes later Robert is 3/4 through a bottle.

At this point, the Corporate Whore approaches Robert to ascertain the reasons for wanting to irreparably damage his liver.

Corporate Whore: Rob! Need a drink?!

Robert Sawyer: Pissh off!

Corporate Whore: Nice! What’s the deal with trying to dissolve your liver?

Robert Sawyer: I just like a drink that’s all. Ish that a crime?

Corporate Whore: Not at all. Is everything ok?

Robert Sawyer: I wana be alone.

This banter continues for a few minutes, until ….

Corporate Whore: Rob, if you’re in some kinda trouble let me know and I’ll help however I can.

Robert Sawyer: You can’t. I’m fucked. Totally fucked.

Corporate Whore: Why? What’s wrong?

Robert Sawyer: (pause) … (sigh) … You know Dionne Walters?

Corporate Whore: Yeah, what about her?

Robert Sawyer: She’s pregnant and I think it may be mine.

Corporate Whore: Oh shit!

The saga continues ….

After hearing Dionne’s admission, the Corporate Whore immediately sobers up. The sudden transformation in swagger was a surprise to Dionne and Robert; they glanced at the Corporate Whore in an attempt to deduce how much information he may have heard.

Realising that his demeanour had suddenly changed, the Corporate Whore attempted to appear as if he were in a drunken stupor. It worked. They smiled politely and moved elsewhere in the bar.

The Corporate Whore smiled inwardly. This nugget of information would ensure the upper hand in subsequent encounters with either Chris or Dionne.

Prologue

Characters:
Senior Manager - Chris Jackson
Consultant - Dionne Walters
Information Source 1 - Robert Sawyer
Information Source 2 - Michael Davies
Consultant - Corporate Whore

Synopsis:
Chris Jackson has recently separated from his wife. Sources seem to suggest that she accused him of being unfaithful. An accusation he has denied vehemently.

Robert Sawyer and Michael Davies are mutually exclusive and are not aware of the information the other holds.

Michael Davies has evidence of an amorous relationship between Chris Jackson and Dionne Walters.

Robert Sawyer is a close (as close as you can get in a corporate environment) friend of Dionne Walters. She has made it known to him that she has a new boyfriend who is also a consultant. However, she claims he works for another firm.

Scene:
London Bar for a colleague’s leaving do.

Dionne Walters and Robert Sawyer are with a group of colleagues. Dionne seems slightly dejected. Robert seems concerned. They break away from the group of colleagues so they can discuss a private matter. Dionne and Robert find a relatively quiet spot at the top of the stairs.

Enter Corporate Whore walking up the stairs. The Corporate Whore has had a few beverages and has been feeling merry for some time; however, not so merry that he can’t be relied upon to give accurate information/figures if he were to receive a request from a neurotic manager.

Dionne and Robert quickly glance at the Corporate Whore to ensure he is sufficiently intoxicated and/or out of earshot.
Corporate Whore mentally notes that Dionne appears tearful, however he cannot be certain as the alcohol has fully integrated with his blood stream.
The thought escapes his mind and at that moment, the Corporate Whore receives a split second moment of clarity. At the exact same moment Dionne whispers to Robert that she is pregnant.

To be continued ….