It was nearly 11:00 AM when I realized I hadn't seen my lunch date, Fran yet this morning. I walked to her workstation and found her engrossed in a document she'd opened on her computer.
"Morning Fran," I said as I stopped beside her desk.
She looked up at me and smiled before saying, "Hi Allen, I'm gonna have to take a rain check for lunch today."
She turned a little toward me providing an opportunity for me to view what she was wearing; a tight pencil skirt with a sexy slit along one thigh and an even tighter white blouse that she'd buttoned up enough to not allow me a view of her soft lush cleavage. Her brunette hair was styled in a wavy haphazard fashion which framed her lovely face and barely touched the top of her shoulders. As always, her crystal blue eyes sparkled, and her brilliant white smile was accentuated by the sexy shade of pink lip gloss she'd chosen for today.
"I'm sorry to hear that, I was looking forward to having lunch with you today," I replied wondering what had changed since she clearly had dressed like she was also looking forward to some time alone with me.
"Kevin called me into his office first thing today," Fran said.
"That doesn't sound like a good thing," I answered knowing Kevin rarely had anything to do with the common office staff. He normally would have Marge handle those matters.
"Marge gave notice last Friday, she's taking a job with another company," Fran explained.
I instantly knew why Richman had called Fran into his office.
Fran confirmed my thoughts. "Kevin wants me to apply for her position."
"He most definitely does," I answered knowing Kevin also wants to get Fran is some other less official positions.
"He said he would still have to post the position on the company job board, but if I played my cards right I'd have the inside track on landing the job," Fran continued.
We both knew what that meant, but I still asked, "You know what that means don't you Fran?"
She smiled at me and replied, "Of course I do, but the position pays considerably more than I'm making now, and the benefits package is fully paid by the company."
"So, you're having lunch with Kevin today?" I asked.
She kind of smiled before answering. "Judging from his remarks earlier I doubt we'll be eating lunch."
"He doesn't waste any time," I remarked.
"I guess he wants to make sure I'm qualified to take over for Marge." She answered.
I fought the urge to laugh out loud knowing Marge had none of the qualifications that Richman would be confirming during lunch.
"You'll have to fill me in later this afternoon," I said just before I turned and return to my desk.
Kevin Richman is a married man; which meant that an affair with Fran would have to be very discrete. I recall meeting his wife at the company Christmas party and remember her as being thin and rather flat chested but she is a pretty woman and as memory serves has a spectacular ass. I could understand why he showed interest in Fran with her more voluptuous figure. Kevin has never confided in me about his sex life with his wife, but since he clearly wanted to fuck Fran I have to assume his wife isn't providing what he wants.
Promptly at noon, Fran approached my desk. "Wish me luck," She said as she strolled past.
Even though I knew luck wouldn't be involved I still offered, "Good luck Fran."
I watched as she walked toward the lobby door, her hips swaying as seductively as ever, and was somewhat surprised when Kevin appeared from his office. So much for discretion, I thought to myself as they walked through the door together.
With no one to share lunch, I opted for a hot dog from the corner vending cart. The sun had warmed the air so I sat down on one of the benches outside and enjoyed my small lunch. I decided to give Kay a call to see how her Monday morning had gone.
"Hiya Allen," she answered my call.
"How'd your morning go?" I asked.
Her voice sounded upbeat as she replied, "Very well, I posted a sign on the front door that the shop would be closed for renovations, then Ginger and I met with a couple auctioneers."
"That sounds good, did you choose one?" I asked.
"We did, the auction house wants to pick up the inventory we're going to offer on Wednesday and hold the auction the Saturday after next," Kay replied.
"Wow that was fast," I remarked.
"Yes, I'm going to be busy for the next two days, they want me to tag those items I don't want them to take," Kay said.
"I can help you after work today if you'd like," I offered.
"That would be great, I can order a pizza and with your help, we should be able to get through what I haven't already tagged tonight," Kay replied.
"I can be there by 5:30," I said.
"Great; I really appreciate your help hun," Kay said.
"Is Ginger going to help out?" I asked wondering if Kay and I would be alone.
"No, she's got some meeting to attend tonight," Kay answered.
I liked the idea of spending the evening alone with Kay but knew she'd want to stay focused on the task at hand, so I didn't expect we'd be having sex in her shop before the contractors began tearing it apart.
"I'll see you around 5:30 then," I said before we hung up.
I returned to the office and as the elevator door opened our receptionist Janice was sitting at her desk.
"Short lunch Allen?" she said as I approached reception counter.
Janice doesn't normally make an attempt to strike up a conversation so I was surprised that she'd mention how long I was gone.
"I've got some things I need to finish up this afternoon, and I'd like to cut out a little early today," I offered.
She smiled and said, "Did you see who Kevin left with earlier?"
I played dumb, "No I hadn't noticed."
Janice continued smiling as she said, "He and Fran went outta here like two peas in a pod."
"Really," I replied.
"Does that make you jealous?" she asked.
I didn't like where this conversation was going, Janice obviously had been listening to Marge's gossip about Fran and me.
"Why would that make me jealous?" I questioned.
"Well, Marge..." She started.
But I interrupted her and replied sternly, "Don't believe everything Marge tells you, Janice."
"You do know that Marge gave notice last week?" Janice asked.
"I hear a rumor to that effect," I answered.