Underdog

I think some part of my personality loves to create situations where individuals fail. It must have something to do with my underdog mentality. I am a firm believer that perserverance can conquer any obstacle, but sometimes I fail to realise the obstacle course may be a bit too difficult for the ill equipped. Nonetheless I will make a person believe they can fly.

Today I over hear the Temptress explaining to one of my staff members how she broke up with her boyfriend "He texting me talking bout he miss me and that he couldn't sleep last night! Guuurl lemme tell you I am too through with his non communicating ass. He always saying shit when its too late. Its okay though I'll be ALRIGHT! KNEW I shouldn't have wasted my time with no young nucca. "

With that bit of information I mosey on down the hall to find my homeboy Mr. Potential. He 's a young cat with a great future. I figure why shouldn't he get a shot at that ASS OF LIFE! I dip into my supervisors office located across the hall from where he was sitting. " Psst Potential Pssst " He looks up then looks over in my direction " What up Mr Slish" I put my finger over my mouth " Shhhh! Get yo ass over here" He gets up from his desk and walks over. I ask " When is your last day?" Potential responds " Next week. Why? I say " Boooooooooy do I have a going away present for YOU! " Potential starts laughing" Oh yeah " I smile and say " I just heard that Temptress broke up with her man." Mr Potential's eyes light up! " Say Wooooord" He quickly turns and starts heading for the door. I say" Wait youngblood! Not so fast! You need a plan." Mr Potential stops dead in his tracks, turns around and says " Plan??" I respond " The Temptress is a seasoned vet. You can't just spit any old game at her. Let a brotha help you with this " Mr Potential gives me a You about to get me in some shit look and responds " What you got in mind "


" First you're going to have to spend some money" Mr Potential rolls his eyes and starts walking out the door. I continue " Not much! Just enough to keep her interested. He stops, turns around and gives me his full attention again. "Do you want this chick for the long haul or short term pleasure." Mr Potential " Come on playa short term." I respond " Good answer cause a chick like Temptress will break you're 22 year old pockets into a million pieces" Mr Potential starts to get inpatient " C mon Mr Slish! Whats the plan! " I laugh and say " Patients Young Skywalker. Follow me" Potential and I calmy walk over to the Temptress office and stop at her doorway. " Hey girl. My man Potential here will no longer be working with us after next week. I think we should all get together and wish him farewell over some drinks" Temptress " You buyin" I respond " Ofcourse" Temptress smiles and responds " You just want to see me drunk " I smile and respond " Ofcourse " She looks over at her calender and marks the date down I say " I'll take that as a yes" Temptress smiles. Confirming my statement.

As we're walking down the Hallway Mr Potential looks over at me and says " How did you do that ? I respond " If I told you. You wouldn't need my help now would you"