Dina Redmon Chasing Circumstance (epub)

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.Working with my best friend on a daily basis often made it feel less like work and more like girl’s night out.My office sat across the hall from the water cooler.I couldn't help but overhear every conversation that took place there.It's not that I was eavesdropping, it just kind of happened.Usually I ignored the majority of it, but this morning, the conversation truly caught my attention.A few of the ladies in the office were talking about one of the men that worked there and how he was a player.Sam had approached each of them, and each of them had fallen prey to his bait… Hook, line and sinker.He had asked me out a couple of times, but I knew his type and had turned him down.Sitting at my desk, I began to think about the new me.I was tired of feeling frumpy and wanted to find my sexy again.I had put the business before the woman and I needed to turn that around.It was time for me to not only feel like but look like the sexy, powerful woman I was.Finishing my work day, I headed to the mall in search of the perfect outfit.It had to be businesslike but also hold a hint of sexy.I asked a sales clerk for help and together we were able to come up with the right look.I was so impressed with her abilities that I purchased five new ensembles to aid in achieving my goal.The following morning, I chose to wear my new dark purple dress with the keyhole cutout over the breast and soft flowing skirt.I loved the way the satin material felt against my bare legs as I moved.After pulling my hair atop my head, leaving a few loose tendrils, and applying my make-up to near perfection, I strapped on my matching purple heels, grabbed my bags and headed out the door.“Amia, would you come in here please?” Jo asked as I walked past her office.“Good morning, Jo.How was your night? Work late?” I stood in front of her desk.“Yes, as usual.You look different today.New dress?” She winked at me as she sipped her latte.“Oh, this old thing?” I quipped as answer to her question while I spun around to show her my newest acquisition.“So, tell me.Why the new clothes? I'm not complaining, just wondering.You look amazing! It's about time you show off those sexy legs of yours.” Jo always spoke her mind, there was no stopping it.Over the years, I had come to expect it from her and always appreciated her honesty.“Let's just say I'm on a mission.I'll fill you in on the details over lunch if you're free.” I said as I sat down across from her.“I'm busy at lunch.How about drinks after work? By the way, I read your blog last night, ‘Original minute man’? You poor thing!” Jo laughed as she spoke.“Sure, drinks would be great.Yeah, I'll tell you all about it later.I'm not the one you should be calling ‘poor thing’, he is.” Laughing, I stood up to leave.“Sam won't know what hit him.” Jo stood up and walked me to the door of her office.“What? I’m not after Sam.I just thought I would use him as a test subject to see how my new look is accepted and maybe get a bit of flirting practice in as well.” I whispered back to her.“I didn't get where I am without being observant.” She wrapped her arm around my shoulders and gave me a quick hug.“He has whatever you are about to give him coming.He's such a cad.I would have fired him a long time ago, but he's good at what he does around here.And other places.” Again, Jo winked at me.“You mean.You've.You two.” She had never told me about this.“Yeah, back when I first hired him.He's a charmer to say the least.We'll talk later.” Jo smiled at me before closing her office door.Wow! So, was I the only one here he hadn't slept with? It was definitely starting to look that way.I went into the break room to grab a cup of coffee before heading back to my office.Sam was sitting at a table, drinking coffee and reading the newspaper.He glanced up at me and smiled when I walked in.“You're looking luscious this morning, Amia.Dress up for anyone special?” Sam put down the paper.“Mr.Owens, it would be in your best interest to remember that I am your superior, and comments like that are dangerously close to being considered harassment.” Keeping my back turned to him, I poured myself a cup of coffee.“I like to live dangerously.” A typical response from a typical man.“Don't get too close to the edge or you may fall off.” I deliberately dropped the spoon I was using to stir my coffee and bent at the waist to retrieve it.I could almost feel him undressing me with his eyes.“I never fall.” The tone of Sam's voice changed as he answered.I knew he was enjoying the view.“Why do you always shoot me down when I ask you out?” He asked as I put the spoon in the sink.“Target practice.” Smiling, I touched his shoulder as I walked past him and left him there to think about my answer.And me.Sam found excuses to periodically show up in my office throughout the remainder of the day.He knew his job well and normally performed it without instruction, but somehow, today he needed me.Maybe he was just having an off day? Or maybe it was the new dress I was wearing, either way; I knew I had caught his attention.I met Jo at the bar across from Millian's after work.Brady’s was an Irish themed pub, and a few of us from the office would meet there occasionally after work to blow off steam.Tonight was no different.Of course, Sam was there with a couple of the women that had just been hired.“Want to sit at the bar or grab a table?” Jo looped her arm through mine as we walked through the door.“I think we would get a better view at the bar.” I nodded toward Sam and his gaggle of gals.“Oh, this will be fun.” She grabbed my hand as we walked over and sat in our usual seats at the end of the bar.“What can I get you ladies?” The bartender approached us.“One Bellini and one French 75, thanks, Doll.” Jo and I always ordered the same drinks.There had even been times when peaches were out of season and Jo had brought in her own peach puree for her drinks.I sighed and sat with my chin on my hands.“What's wrong? It's not Sam, is it?” Jo put her hand over mine.“No, I was just thinking about Stuart [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]

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