Welcome to the continuation of Parker's Adventures. Last we left off,
Parker had just gotten the single greatest massage of his life. Now he's going back to work to deal with a crisis. After everything that's happened to him over the last week, he's starting to see the world differently.
Monday rolled around and I went to the office with the full intent of finding out why my boss had called while I was away. Unlike most employees, I like going to see my boss, and there are two reasons.
First off, my boss is a smoking hot leggy brunette with an affinity for plunging necklines and stockings. I've seen her in skirts and pant suits, no matter what there's an impressive amount of cleavage. She may be 5' 9, but she's always wearing heels that elevate her even more. Not to mention they make her ass and legs look incredible.
Now don't get me wrong, eye humping my boss isn't the only reason I like seeing her. I always have to go through her assistant first and she's a hell of a looker too. While I do have a weakness for redheads, Lauren has more going on for her than that.
When she first started working for Ms. Ryder she was a little shy, wore concealing clothing and hid her vibrant sexuality. Four months with Ms. Ryder brought out something in her that turned Lauren into a sexual icon around the office. Long red hair, chocolate brown eyes, a very impressive rack and shapely legs.
In a lot of ways Lauren takes inspiration from Ms. Ryder, almost like she's copied her style and put her own twist on it. Today she's wearing a tight blue dress with black stilettos and dark stockings. Sadly the neckline doesn't provide a lot of cleavage, but those legs make up for it.
I've almost got enough confidence to ask her to dinner, but I don't. Today there's something in the air and it's got Lauren worried and angry.
'I really hope this doesn't have anything to do with me,' I think as I stop at her desk. Where she'd normally give me a flirtatious smile I see her brow is furrowed. "Why do I get the feeling that I've been called to the principal's office?"
Lauren just looks at me like I'm speaking gibberish. If she had a neckline like what I know Ms. Ryder is sporting behind that closed door, I probably would have been completely incoherent for a few moments. I'm good at keeping my composure, but I have my limits. "She left a message with my roommate a few days ago saying she wanted to see me."
"Oh, right, Parker. I'm sorry," I seem to have caught her off guard, which makes no sense. She sees me at least three times a week. When I'm really lucky it's a daily thing. "Things are a bit crazy today."
Now I'm confused because, "The day just started."
"Fuck, that's right. You've been on vacation for a week." Lauren's been working here for about a year and a half now. This is one of six times I've heard her curse and it's never good. "Ted was arrested and we've been dealing with the fallout all weekend. We haven't been able to rest since word got out."
Ted was one of our company's biggest sales reps, he had dealings with all our major clients. A drug possession charge didn't mean much in and of itself in corporate America, but couple it with a little embezzlement and it's a major snafu.
"Well you look pretty damn good for someone who's been through hell." I don't hide the desire she stirs in me, for once.
Lauren puts a hand to her hair and smiles at me, "Are you kidding, I'm a mess."
"If this is you a mess, I'd be absolutely devastated when you try." This kind of thing isn't new to us, we often do a little harmless flirting. What's new is I see her contemplating something.
I'll admit there's a new element to our back and forth. I'm willing to contribute it to her crazy weekend and a need for something other than work. She's about to say something, but the door behind her opens and whatever was on her lips is gone.
'Damn,' I think, 'I really wanted to know what she was going to say.' Now I may never know.
Whatever thoughts were in my head are gone at the sight of Ms. Ryder. Her short black hair is longer in the front than in the back, pale skin a contrast of colors making the red of her cheeks stand out. I've never known her to wear rouge, so I guess she's been yelling on the phone.