Here Come the Phone Calls…

With a sense of finality, Alex gathered his belongings and exited the office, his steps filled with purpose. The knowledge that he had a surplus of unused vacation days rendered any notion of serving a customary two-week notice obsolete. He was unequivocally done.

As he strode down the bustling street, the insistent buzz of his phone pierced the air. Vivian’s frantic voice on the other end left no room for misunderstanding. “Mr. Ivanov—what have you DONE? Get back here right now and fix it! Alex, please! You can’t abandon us in this predicament. You have a responsibility to the company.”