Short Fiction: The Perfect Pitch (Get "The Centennial Series" - Books 1 & 2 - For Free Today!)
“Coffee, coffee, coffee,” he said, the words sailing on exhales, “everybody likes coffee.
Greg paced in his office, a caged tiger hoping for a lightbulb of inspiration to strike. The meeting that would keep his marketing business afloat was in thirty minutes and he didn’t have a single idea.
“Coffee, coffee, coffee,” he said, the words sailing on exhales, “everybody likes coffee. What’s to sell? It sells itself. Early Risers.” The name of the brand rolled around in his head. “Early Risers. Early Risers.”
There was a knock at the door. He looked through the glass to see his secretary, a young man fresh out of college who was looking for a day job while he filled his nights with open mics at the local comedy clubs. Was it time already? How could that be? Greg nodded, gesturing Brad to enter.
“They’re here early,” said Brad. “What should I tell them?”
“Early? What’s the point in showing up early? The coffee in the break room isn’t even on yet.”
“So…”
“I’ll be there in a second.” Greg returned to his pacing, then the lightbulb went off.
He entered the boardroom, where three corporate suits were sitting, each with a cup of coffee sitting in front of them, their own blend curtesy of Brad’s early morning grocery run.
“Gentleman,” he said, “and lady,” he cleared his throat. “What’s the point in showing up early if you don’t have a coffee?” He looked around. “That was it. What do you think?”
Confused gazes shot his way and made their way up his spine.
“I like it,” said one of the suits.
The second suit nodded.
“Simple. On brand. I’m in,” said the third suit.
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