Desire Quote by Fiona Thrust
““Excuse me,’ I said cheerily. ‘Is the job still going?’ I pointed to the notice. ‘Of course,’ he said, looking back at me with a warm smile. I think he was as hopeful as I was about where this could lead to. ‘We need all the hands we can get.’ I looked at the tight swell of his shirt against his chest, and thought, 'Mmm, yes, I can imagine my hands getting your fucking clothes off right now.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: Unknown, contemporary fiction
A speaker asks about a job, sensing mutual hope, and imagines a sexual encounter with the employer.
In simple terms: The narrator mixes work inquiry with erotic fantasy.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when desire clouds professional judgment.
Themes
desire
power dynamics
workplace
fantasy
Mood
conflicted
arousing
tense
Type
narrative
erotic
conversational
When to use this quote
- job interview
- casual conversation
- private thoughts
- sexual imagination
Key Concepts
sexual tension
objectification
roleplay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fantasy affect real‑world decisions?
- What boundaries are crossed when desire mixes with work?
A Different Perspective
May be inappropriate or exploitative in a professional setting.
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