This is the first story that I've written. If you are offended by stories of incest then please don't read this one. All characters in this story are 18 or older.
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When Katie walked in to the office, she didn't know what might await her. The email was not specific in what this emergency meeting with her supervisor was all about. She found the meeting room and sat at the table and waited for Fred to show up. Today as she had walked in it seems like the office was almost deserted, there were a few people around but not many. Guessing that most of her coworkers were at home doing what she normally did each day. It wasn't long before the door popped open and Fred stepped in the room.
Walking in he was so happy to see Katie that it was very obvious to her. That made her feel better and her nerves were eased somewhat. Looking at her he says "I'm so glad that you came today, Katie. I can't tell you how much that it means to us here. Let me be very frank with you to start off. We are... well in reality management is in a bind concerning a special project that was started a few months ago. I need your help in a very big way. If you turn this down, I'm not sure if the project can continue in the time frame that the VP's are targeting. So, let me put my cards on the table here." He pulls out a folder then opens it and lays it on the table. Pointing to a few pages "Here is the general outline of a project that was green lighted four months ago. An idea was proposed about making our system a little more efficient. We all liked the idea but, in a nutshell, we will need to make some software changes for it to happen."
Katie looked at some of the pages as they were spread out in front of her. It was not hard to see the general theme of this project. Looking at her supervisor she says "I see some of the ideas but I'm not sure if I'm a good candidate for something like this." She didn't want to take on something this large and complex without being truthful.
Fred chuckled "I was expecting you to say something like that Katie. As I said, I want to put all my cards on the table here. So, let's start off by saying that you were not the first choice in picking someone to be the lead on this project. I was not involved in making that decision in the beginning. However, life got in the way of the top two candidates, and now they are both out of the running for this one. Because of that I was told to find the best person I could to take over, and that is you. Now let me add this. If you do this project, you will be getting a large bonus and be free from your normal job requirements. It will be something that can advance you towards a nice promotion. This thing is looked at from the very top level of our company Katie, this is important."
She leans back and thinks about it for a few seconds. Then asks "Can you give me a quick overview of how this project is going to happen? What I mean is there someone that we will work with to make the necessary changes to our systems?"
Fred smiled "I'm happy that you asked that question. Yes, we have contracted with a third party to handle all the upgrades to our software and have installed a backup database to mirror our current data set. Almost all of the software changes have been done. Now we need you to go through the process of using the new software to see how it works and to find any problems with it. Also, if you find things that should be changed then you have the right to make them for us. You would be driving this one."
Thinking more she asks "Where would we be working at on this project?"
He replies "We have a special area set aside for you and Tyler to do the testing. You'll be in a spot that will keep you from being disturbed while you both work on this project." He leans back and asks "Will you think about it for a few hours?" She nods her head. He then says "As you consider it, I would like for you to come and meet the contractor. His name is Tyler."
Katie nodded her head "Ok let's go see this guy."
They use the elevator to the second floor, then walk to the end of the large office area. Fred opens a door and they enter a small entry room and then in to a room that is half the size of her house it seems like. Over in an area by some large windows was a few large desks. A man was working at one of the desks. Fred says "Hi Tyler."
Katie stopped as the young tall black man stood up. She caught herself before it became obvious that she didn't expect to see this handsome man that seem to tower over her. Tyler reaches out and says "Hi Fred it nice to see you." Then turning to Katie, he says "I don't believe that we have meet before, I'm Tyler."
She is looking up at this tall black kid and wonders if he is still in college. She extends her hand and he takes it in his paw like hand. She smiles "No we have never meet before, I'm sure if we had I would have remembered, I'm Katie."
They all sit down and talk for some time about general topics and this project. Then Fred says "Katie, I will let you think about this project and hope to hear your response soon. If you need to take Tyler to lunch or somewhere to talk more you have an open expense account to use for this project." With that he turned and left the room.
It didn't take Tyler long before he wanted to know a lot more about his woman. He says "If I may, can I suggest that we get out of the office of a while and talk together. I think you will have some questions for me and if we find somewhere to walk and talk it might be the best way to do all of that."
Katie nodded her head and replies "Sure Tyler, that is a great idea."
They walked over to the elevator and headed outside the building. Since the office was in a business park there were sidewalks and a path to an adjacent public park that was nice. It didn't take long for him to ask "Did I understand Fred correctly. Are you thinking about taking on this project? If so, I hope that you do."
Katie chuckled "Why would you say that. You don't have any idea of what my qualifications are. I might be the worst person to handle a project like this one."
Tyler laughed "You will do fine. Fred has been working with me for a few days and he knows what is needed to complete this one. Most of the work has been done. All that really needs to be completed is the testing. That will only take a few hours a day. We will be sitting and waiting for my team to do any necessary changes, if the testing reveals any bugs. I'm guessing that you and I will be taking walks like this for most of the week. Or we can meet up and work for a couples of hours if you like."
Katie was getting a good vibe from Tyler. She asks "I would like to ask some questions. I hope that you will not be offended by them."