Pamela walked into Mr. Smith's office as instructed. She had only been working for Smith Brothers Accounting for a few months when Mr. Smith asked her for a meeting this past Friday. Here she walked in Monday morning at eight as she was asked. She wore her hair up as she usually did with bobby pins holding it up. Her makeup was conservative as possible, not a contrasting shade showing. Her black business suit showed a slight amount of cleavage, but not so much as to be considered slutty. Her modest heels accented her legs clad in flesh colored hose that moved under her slightly short black skirt. As she walked in, she was offered Mr. Smith's hand as she shook it daintily. Then she sat, looking forward to what this part owner had to offer.
As Mr. Smith sat down, Pamela noticed that his face was more frown than smile. Mr Smith was only a few years older than Pamela was and had been brought in by the senior partner as a cost saving measure. In this town, there was no accountant more accurate and more ruthless than he and his management style helped bring his company back to black for the first time in years. So when he dropped a memo asking Pamela to be there, it was a no brainer to her that her job may be on the line or that he would have a different offer for her.
Mr. Smith then coughed a bit to clear his throat before speaking. "Mrs. Wilkins, do you know why I have brought you here this early?"
Pamela began to speak,"No...."
He interrupted."I forgot to mention that was a rhetorical question. " Pam's lips were silenced. She was offended, but held her tongue as he looked at her, a slight smirk crossing his face.
"I forgot to mention to you Ms. Wilkins that I have a proposition for you that may be worth your while. After I present this offer to you, you have the option of taking it and starting today, or being reassigned to a different department where your skills would be just as used, but at a slightly lower salary. Are you interested? "Pamela was about to speak when remembering what happened earlier, she nodded her head .
"I see you are a fast learner," he said, his smirk growing slightly as he looked her over once again."So rather than bore you with tons of details, I will just be brief. My present assistant will be departing shortly for maternity leave and I need someone to replace her. This isn't a temporary fill as she has expressed an interest in taking us up on my early retirement offer. So this will be a full time position with a salary to match."
Pamela's mind started reeling as she thought about her student loans and her desires for her future flashing before her eyes. The thought of a promotion this quickly quickly replaced itself with a sudden thought. Perhaps Mr Smith didn't have the most honorable of intentions. As Pamela weighed her options, he continued.
"There is more to my assistant than just keeping my appointments and taking letters."Mr Smith moved closer to Pamela as he talked, his voice getting quieter as he spoke."You could say I expect nothing less from my assistant than their absolute devotion, absolute obedience. Absolute submission. If you choose to take the position, you will do exactly as I say whenever I say so. I will demand much from you, but much will be rewarded if you do. Are you the least bit interested? Answer me."
It was a slight pause. Pamela's eyes looked down to the carpet and replied,"Yes."
It was less than enthusiastic, but Mr. Smith expected as much. Pamela had always been soft spoken and this was a demonstration of what she was willing to do to get ahead. He selected her based on the advice of his previous advisor who went through the file they made for her. She was perfect. Her body was similiar to his ex assistant when she first took the offer and her credentials were stellar as well. Pamela was known for being a loner, rarely socializing with anyone at work in her off hours. Yet, Mr. Smith wanted proof that she would be his perfect assistant.
"Ms. Wilkins," he asked in his low voice."would you be up for a demonstration of what my requirements are?"
Pamela looked up at him and paused before answering."Yes."