Our Failure

"No problem. If you can lead me to a man, he will give you a generous reward." I made a promise. Instantly, the woman urged, "If so, what are we waiting for? Let's go now. Be quick. Our supervisors will go to grab food right after they come off shift. I added something to the food, so they soon will have the trots." This woman was intelligent. No offense to the cook, or the food might become poisonous. That was the lesson I learned from this incident. The woman gave me work clothes and told me to get changed. Then, she pulled me out of the tiny room. On the way to see my future companions, I heard a scuffle of feet. The woman quickly hid me behind her back and whispered, "The drug took effect. Keep your mouth shut. Keep your head down all the way. We will be there soon." Obedient, I followed the woman all the way. Suddenly, a man brushed past us while covering his belly. "Vita, what have you done? All of us have the trots today," He complained. Vita laughed. "I don't know. Perhaps, the