As I sat in the foyer, I patted my hair to make sure it still was in a perfectly kempt French twist. I smoothed my skirt over my knees and checked that my blouse was perfectly tucked neatly in the waistband. I had been so eager to get this job since I saw the ad posted. It would perfectly supplement my current income and the hours were only on the weekend so they would not interfere with anything.
I sat up immediately when I heard a deep, masculine bellow, "Come into my office, April."
My eyes grew wide instantly, and I replied, "Yes, sir."
I took a breath and stood as tall as my 5-foot frame would allow me to in heels and squared my shoulders to make a wonderful, confident first impression. I pushed my glasses up on the bridge of my nose and took the few steps needed to enter the room that would change my life.
The first thing I noticed was how tidy everything was. In the center of the room was a large cherry wood desk with a computer to the side. There were a few matching filing cabinets in the corner of the room. Facing the desk, were a pair of matching chairs with black leather upholstery.
What caught my attention most of all was the man sitting at the desk with his back to me. I could tell that his fingers were forming a steeple at his nose as he was looking out the window. He didn't turn to me but must have heard me approaching because he began to speak.
"I'm glad to see you could make it for the interview. Are you properly prepared?
I suddenly felt my mouth go dry and I stammered out, "Yes, sir... Mister... ummm..." I grew instantly frustrated with myself and my brows furrowed as I continued my response. "I brought your application... I was not too clear on what the position entails. I brought my resume too." I extended my hand to present the paperwork even though his back remained to me.
He turned his chair around to face me and, instantly, I had to bite my lip to keep from sighing. Before me sat the most handsome man I had ever come face to face with. His brown hair was neatly combed and his blue eyes held a hint of danger as they met mine. I did not want to stare but I just could not force myself to look away.
He extended his hand to take my papers and spoke while he glanced over them. "You can call me Alex. We'll have a rather casual but rigorous interview today. I see your name is Aprilete. I'm going to call you April." He continued to peruse the documents then dismissively tossed them on his desk. His eyes moved from my face to my shoulders and seemed to travel down my entire body before he gestured for me to sit.
I did so immediately and looked up at him over my glasses while I smoothed my skirt over my knees. I crossed my legs at the ankle and sat forward to tuck my feet slightly under my seat. "April is fine... all my best friends call me that. I mean... not that you and I will be friends." I could feel myself growing more nervous by the second but took a deep breath before continuing, "So... did you find my application suitable?"
He kept his eyes on mine as he stood and I saw his full body. His dress shirt covered his strong shoulders and muscular chest perfectly. The tails were tucked neatly into an expensive looking pair of tailored pants.
He walked toward the window and glanced out before turning back toward me, "Someone suggested that I needed a weekend secretary recently, and I thought, why not? I could use some help with some things." I could not help but notice the way his mouth was set while he paused before continuing, "I see that you have the basic qualifications but this is a very small enterprise. It's just me; so, I need to make sure that whomever I hire can deliver the personal services I need as well as the professional services."
As he finished, I noticed the way his eyes seemed to travel up and down my body. I could feel a nervousness growing in the pit of my stomach but his attention made me sit up straighter. "Can you draw a distinct description of what each of those responsibilities will entail? I want to be sure that I can offer you the kind of services you require."
My eyes grew wider as his met mine and he answered as he stepped forward to rest his somewhat large albeit smooth hands on his desk and lean slightly across it towards me. "Yes, of course. Well first, there is the appearance aspect of the position. Even though it is the weekend, I like to keep up a well-dressed environment. You will be expected to be dressed appropriately when you arrive. I will require you to always wear skirts or dresses, never pants. You must wear nice shoes." He paused briefly to gauge my reaction before adding, "They don't have to be conservative clothes though." I could see a knowing smile spread across his lips.
I returned his smile with one of my own while smoothing a lose tendril behind my ear. "I can handle those expectations. Personally, I do feel more comfortable dressing as such, especially in a professional environment," I replied with a hint of confidence in my voice that surprised me. I thought momentarily then added, "And the other expectations?"
Without missing a beat, he spoke, "Yes, there are many expectations. I require a lot of personal attention and I expect things to be done with flair and enthusiasm." I nodded in understanding until he added, "For example, if I get stressed out, I may ask you to massage me."
Immediately, my mouth dropped slightly, "But I thought..." My voice trailed off and I worked to regain my composure and sat up straighter before continuing, "Yes, Mister... I mean Alex. That is rather unconventional given the position, but I think can handle that." My mind drifted but I knew that I needed further clarification, "Just your shoulders? Is there a particular level of pressure you prefer?"
He sat down across from me and turned his attention to his computer while he answered me, "No, not just my shoulders. Often it's more of a personal massage. You can handle anything like that, can't you? In addition, sometimes I will take a little power nap on my couch and, instead of setting an alarm, I'll ask you to come in and wake me up after 20 minutes. This way I'll be refreshed and ready to go again."
The idea of waking him up from a nap was not anything alarming but I knew I that raised an eyebrow at the phrase "personal massage" but I refrained from asking for a further explanation. "Oh yes... that is understandable. I can definitely wake you up when you prefer. I can tell you work hard and will need to rest occasionally."
A slow and slightly wicked grinned curved over his lips. "Well, there is one really good way to wake me up after a short nap. Come around to my side of the desk and I'll show you the best way."
I stood up and straightened my skirt before walking around to his side of the desk. As I slipped behind him, I inhaled sharply and rather audibly at the image on his computer screen. I blinked to ensure my eyes were not betraying me. When my vision refocused, I knew it hadn't as I was still looking at a woman staring at me while giving a man a blow job. Nervously, I choked out, "Is... I mean... would I have to..." I took a deep breath and then asked, "Is that part of the job requirements?"
He caught my eyes and firmly stated, "Yes, of course. It's one of the more important things you will be asked to do. In fact, it is part of the interview today. I'd like you to do your best at it... right now... to test your weekend secretary qualifications." As he finished, he swiveled his chair toward me.