Shift at work

I arrived at work to go into the locker-room near the back. I was the only one there right now. Put my uniform on then was met with a tirade of shouting.

“What’s this shit about a complaint last night, over a fucking can of deodorant!”

It was the manager, bursting into the locker-room with an angry look on her face. Her name was Judith. Her eyes were a hazel colour but currently blazing with rage. Her light brown hair tied back into a pony tail. She stood glaring at me with her hands on her wide hips.

“Well?”

I tried to stammer out what happened last night, about the blonde woman coming in, how rude she was and that she complained at the register. Liz walked in at this point, hearing me trip over my words. She looked completely bored.

“So what do you know about this last night?” Judith directed to Liz.

“Oh.” Liz said I. The same drab tone. “Just some woman who didn’t like our selection.”

“Why did she complain to my superiors this morning that she was treated like shit. It looks bad on me.”

I tried to defend Liz.

“Liz didn’t say anything bad to her, it was the lady that was rude. Check the security tapes. I’m sure you’ll see her going off on Liz and that she remained calm.” I spoke out with more confidence than I’d felt before. The manger scared me, but I needed to stick up for my colleague.

“Jesus Christ! I’m sure you didn’t do anything to provoke her. Sorry Liz, it just been a shit day. God damn assholes breathing down my neck. Just try to fake a smile at her or something next time, give her less shit to throw at us.”

Judith left, still in a huff but more calmer than when she first entered.

“Thanks for stepping in. You didn’t have to”

“Well you-you did nothing wrong. I couldn’t just-just stand there and let you get the blame.”

She did something completely unexpected. She smiled. “I don't mind you jumping in to protect me.”

The work shift was boring as usual, stacking shelves, pricing items, cashing up at the till. Judith was around tonight, probably to mediate if a customer like the blonde came in to complain. She was watching us like a hawk, making sure we were doing our jobs correctly. Judith have me a job to bring in stock through the back, I struggled to lift and carry due to my small stature and lack of big muscles. I needed to work out.

I was mopping the floors near the break room when I heard something coming from the staff toilets. As I got closer I heard small squeals, like someone was in pain. I rushed to the restroom door, dropping the mop onto the floor.

“Hngh-high-Hah-hah.”

I opened the door to help who was inside and was met with a different sight. Judith was sat on the toilet, one of her legs resting on the paper dispenser at the wall.. Her blue panties hanging off her ankle. Her eyes were tightly shut as she gasped out, her fingers furiously rubbing on her pussy, wet gushy sounds were made as she stimulated herself. She was masterbating. She opened her eyes to see me catching her in the lewd act. She screamed.

“Get the fuck out!”

I stammered an apology and left, shutting the door behind me. An erection in my pants.

I picked up the mop and bucket and chose to start cleaning the shop floors instead.

Judith came from the staff area and went to Liz. She was out of breath and flustered.

“I need to leave the shop floor and work from home. I’m sure I can trust you to handle things here.”

Liz gave her a sullen nod. Judith then left without acknowledging me at all.

It had gone eleven at night, I was at the register. Liz was stacking shelves near the entrance to the store. A group of three rowdy college aged men came into the store. I stopped my head down, trying not to make eye contact.

They seemed to be drunk, stumbling and slurring their words. The group started to harass Liz, distracting her and trying to get her attention. They started to grab at her hair and trying to cop a feel of her breasts. She protested at their attempted grabs and fondling, telling them to stop. My limbs started to shake, I felt scared, but I couldn’t let this continue. I gathered all the courage I possessed and confronted the group.

“Hey, leave her alone.” I asserted boldly.

They stopped in their tracks and began to hurl insults at me.

“What the fuck, who’s this shrimp?”

“Think it’s past your bed time small fry.”

Fuck off out of here midget, we’re busy.”

Liz looked at me pleadingly, she looked frightened.

“I said. Leave her alone. And get out of here.”

They laughed at me, pointing and continuing to yell insults about my height.

“Get here, I’ll show you who you’re talking to short ass.” One of the men charged at me. I jumped out of the way as he lost his footing and fell flat faced on the floor. Another came at me the mop was close at hand, I pulled it from the bucket and slapped him in the face with the mop head. He also tripped over himself and fell into one of the shelves. Knocking it over and all the contents perched on it.

I shooed Liz to the side out of harms way.

“You see that camera up there.” I pointed to a camera in the corner of the store. “It’s got your faces and videoed your attempted ****, as well as the criminal damage you’ve caused, and the sexual harassment. That’s enough evidence to put you away. Now get out of here.” I commanded.

All three managed to slink and stumble out of the store before I threatened to call the police.

The adrenaline started to leave my body and my body started to shake from the nerves. Liz was shaking too.

“Are you ok, Liz?” I asked with concern.

“Oh my god, thank you so much John. Thank you for protecting me. I don’t know what I would have done if you didn’t step in.” She still looked a little scared. I place my hand on her arm and rubbed it reassuringly.

“I don’t know how to thank you.” She said.

“You don’t need to. I’d help you anytime.”

“You would, wouldn’t you. It’s because you’re a nice guy.” She bent down to me and kissed me on my cheek. It felt electricity shoot up my body, I must have been blushing. Her smile beaming at me in admiration.