Twenty-two

[neptune_storm]

[There were a few things that Lucas woke up to that morning that made him stop to think more than usual. The new blue pinstripe suit boxed up on his bed, the red tie to match and some new shoes. He didn't remember buying them or the label that was slapped across it.

When he walked into work the same confusion slapped him across the face.

"You," he

Comments

[everbooming]

Thanks for reminding me why I don't invest.

[neptune_storm]

It's only for the big boys.

[everbooming]

By big, do you mean stupid? I'm not throwing my hard-earned money at you. That's what strippers are for.

[neptune_storm]

That's what hard earned money is for. Giving it to the rest of us to borrow, barter and loan, and ultimately take.

[everbooming]

It's for food. I'm certainly not an idiot and I don't fall for capitalist bullshit. My money stays in cold cash. Easier to keep track of that way.

[neptune_storm]

That's what the poor boys say.

[everbooming]

You keep thinking that way. I'll be over here, counting all of my money. That I earned. By working. Mostly.

[neptune_storm]

And I'll count my money, plus everyone else's, thinking where can I plot my next condo.

[everbooming]

Don't hurt yourself trying to count too high, there, darlin'. Should probably hire someone to do it for you.

[neptune_storm]

It makes a nice comfy bed at night while the rest of you take the shed out back. Unless who I hired can also do a lap dance, no thanks, I'll be counting myself. It's alright I've got a calculator or two.

[everbooming]

So what you're saying is that you keep your money in cash? Keep leading by example, boss. It looks real good.

[neptune_storm]

It does, I know. Only aim to please myself. It all gets used up one way or the other be credit or cash. Plastic is the new wave of the future buddy, should probably jump on board.

[everbooming]

Sarcasm. Learn yourself some.

[neptune_storm]

Would be why you're not in the business, sugar.

[everbooming]

Government just keeps throwing money at them, too. Kind of makes me hate my life a little bit.