Executive Sweet (A Sample)

Doris watched her for a few seconds, then opened the door. Kay stepped in slowly and her mouth dropped. The office wasn't nearly as big as Dan's, but was just as beautifully appointed, with the same wood paneling, plush carpet, picture window, and big desk. She walked to the window and looked out over the city.

"I don't believe this!" She sat down in the huge leather chair and looked out across the empty desk, her eyes unfocused. Doris sat down across the desk from Kay, and they looked at each other. "You must have been pretty confident that I'd agree, or else you wouldn't have given me an office like this."

Doris chuckled and folded her arms. "I'm glad you're impressed, but this is just a spare office we have up here. It doesn't cost much for us to have a sign engraved. If you agree to play this game, you'd better have a more compelling reason than just seeing your name on a door." She got up and started to leave, turning back with a sympathetic smile. "Take your time. If you have any questions, come ask me." She left the room and closed the door.

Kay sat in her new executive office and gazed out the window. She picked up her phone and called her good friend from business school. "Hey, Rebecca. Guess where I am right now?"

"At work?"

"Yes, but you're not going to believe this, I have an office here on the executive floor, just down the hall from the CEO. It's a giant empty office with a great view of the city. It's beautiful!"

"What? Did you get promoted already?"

"I don't know what's going on-I'm still trying to figure it out. It may not last, but it's pretty awesome for now. I figured I'd give you a call before it all goes away."

"Lucky you. All I've got is a cubicle, but they say I can move into a shared office in a few weeks." She paused. "So have you met the playboy CEO? What's his name . . . Avery, right?"

"Yes, I've met him. I just got out of my first meeting with him."

"Wow! Is he as good looking in person?"

"Actually yes, but don't worry, I am not letting him near me."

"So you say. Just watch out, Kay. Executives are dangerous people. Watch your ass, and I do mean ass."

"You have no idea how right you are. Listen, I'm going to go now. I've got to figure out this new job. Let's get together sometime and you can tell me about how it's going with you."