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A Weight Loss Story by Sky Taylor - Page 3

Obviously, Katy had missed a line or two of conversation amid her analysis of the crisis.

It was true - she was very familiar with all the directors on the Board. But how could she possibly embarrass Ken? They all liked her - or at least they appeared to like her.

“How so?” Rich asked, Katy interested in hearing the answer herself.

“Well, what if they come to the house for another swim party? You know how she hates the water. Can’t swim a lick.”

Well, that wasn’t true, Katy pondered in silence as her breath came in pants. Generally, she remained side-lined on the blue-tiled concrete with her best smile pasted on her face. But not because she couldn’t swim - rather because she felt as if she looked like a beached whale in a swimsuit.

She almost cried out in shock as she heard, “Suppose she lets one loose on the concrete?” Ken challenged, feeling a bit ridiculous as he tried to make a point. “You know, that extra weight creates extra gas.”

“Look, Ken. Why don’t you get her in for a check-up, see what can be done about her weight,” Rich suggested, knowing that time was of the essence. A productive afternoon didn’t entail a discussion regarding Ken’s gassy dog.

“Might be a good idea,” Ken mumbled, appearing deep in thought.

“Hey, I’ve got an idea that might solve your problem,” Rich told him, snapping his fingers as he turned to face Rich.

“Hum?”

“Vicky Stanton - my file clerk. She might be the answer to your problem, old man.”

Katy leaned a tab too far into the door at the mention of Vicky Stanton’s name, which sent her spiraling into Ken’s office.

As she attempted to collect herself, she thanked her lucky stars that she hadn’t fallen amid her blunder. That would have just topped off the tank. Thank goodness she still had the report index safe in her hands.

As to Vicky Stanton, only an idiot would be unaware of the fierce competition she was giving Katy. Vicky hadn’t made it a secret that her goal was to secure a job with Ken come heaven or high water.

And Katy had probably just handed Vicky her job on a silver platter….

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