I arrive at my office and find my assistant has not arrived. And, of course, I'm running late today. After checking my messages and finding my assistant's sick call, I toss my briefcase in a chair, pick up the phone, and call the HR department.
"This is Jamison in Ops. My assistant is sick today and I'll need someone."
"Ok, Mr. Jamison, we'll have someone there shortly. Any special skills?"
"Quick typist, and not easily flustered. Lot going on today."
After thanking HR and being assured of a quality replacement (yeah, right), I start the day, already an hour behind. I am knee deep in emails, phone calls, and contracts, when there is a knock on the door. I shout for the person to enter, and don't look up, juggling the phone, the computer and the forest on my desk. I finish the phone call, hang up and realize someone is standing in front of my desk. I look up and see her face, followed by a quick body check. She smiles at me and extends her hand.
"Mr. Jamison, I'm Peggy. I'm to be your assistant today."
I nod and shake her extended hand. "Call me Roger, Peggy." I hand a sheet of paper. "I need you to type these responses, and make sure the emails from the Radar Company are routed to the proper departments. Coffee is in the outer office, help yourself." She nods and smiles again, heading out briskly. I watch her go, her ass swaying nicely inside her short skirt, her bare legs calling for my attention.
It is a very busy day, more than the usual number of calls, requests for meetings, contracts. Through it all, Peggy handles everything, with no complaints and always with a nod and a smile. Considering we had not met 'til 9:30 that morning, we worked very well together.
As 5:00 came and went, I called Peggy into my office.
"I know it's after 5, but are you available to work longer? I'll make sure you get the overtime," I said, knowing there was at least 2 hours work left.
"I'll be glad to stay, Roger. Is there a take out or delivery place you usually call?"