Roger hung up the phone with an audible click. The office today had been insane. One thing after another had gone wrong. He rubbed his throbbing temples with his finger tips. Ever since the large project's due date had been changed from next Friday to this Wednesday, Roger was ready to fly out the window. Absently his right hand went to a drawer in the desk. It squeaked open a bit before he shut it firmly. No, he wanted a different kind of snack today. He deserved better than a handful of chocolate candy.
Growing up, his mother always gave him an after school snack. Sometimes it was cookies and milk or a sandwich. It was a reward for getting through the long school day. Not only did it help his attitude but it kept him from starvation until dinner. A growing boy needed his strength. His mama knew that. As an adult, Roger knew that. After school or in his case, work, snacks were essential to maintain his sanity. However he was no longer was satisfied with cookies and milk; he had graduated to a big boy snack.
He picked up the phone again. This time he dialed an outside number; one that he knew from memory. A woman's sultry voice answered the phone on the third ring. "Yes?"
"This afternoon. When are you free?" There were no introductions. Roger didn't need any.
"I'm always free Mr. Carlson." Her voice was just as calm. They had performed this ritual numerous times.
"Good. I'll see you in a few minutes. I don't have much time so please be ready."
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Less than ten minutes later Roger pulled into the driveway of a modest Tudor home. His car entered the garage and he quickly exited, going into the house. Along the way he removed his cuff links and loosened his tie. He found her waiting his arrival in the downstairs bed room.
Melissa smiled when the door opened. She had heard his car. Her heart had begun to beat double time as she envisioned him coming to her. To save time she had stripped her clothing off and lain on the bed, lounging against the pillow with a small smile. "Hard day at work?"