Fraud

A small business owner
has experienced fraud.

An ugly term - a hateful one
twisting the budget
and fudging the checks.

The trail left is not easy
but it is better than
being fooled by somebody
who thinks him/herself superior.

The proprietor discovered
it almost by accident;
not only did the falsifier
have the audacity to be late
but say "I thought you didn't notice".

Instantaneously after
laying off the person
the boss realized that
money was flowing in
and s/he could breathe again
no longer a reason to pinch.

Of course, now it is a worry
that somebody is trying to
duck and cover up whatever
so his/her computer is attacked
and the next thing expected
is going to be physical of sorts
but no worries - the top dog is ready.