Unnamed Project - Roy

Chapter 1
The rhythmic ticking of the clock on the desk was the beating drum that kept the time for everyone in the office. This clock was no ordinary clock and was in fact a commemorative piece that was given as a reward for successful completion of a management trainee course. The smart mahogany finish that outlined the crisp white face glistened in the sun that poured in through the overhead windows. The dark rich colour seemed the perfect backdrop for the gold plaque that was affixed below the regal hands that circled around the roman numerals like a perpetual wolf chasing a hare, “Congratulations Roy, You Did it in 2004” was boldly emblazoned on the plaque. Roy had never paid much attention to the clock and had just considered it more a rite of passage rather than a feather in his cap. He was on the fast track and he didn’t have the time to stop and appreciate his accomplishments. He didn’t consider it earned, only gained. It wasn’t really that big of a deal to Roy, after all, half the office had completed the course and were as such eligible for promotion. Many people had completed that step but only a few had ever gone on to be promoted. This industry was tough and the hours were simply too much for anyone that had any type of outside of work obligation or social life.