This is another story from my former username "newfavorite," I only added minor tweaks to this story, I corrected some grammar and spelling. There is not much sex in this one and it is shorter than my normal story.
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The job market wasn't doing so hot in Megan's hometown. She had gone to college upstate to become an HR professional, but after weeks of job searching all she could get was a job as a secretary for Granderson Shipping. In the interview, she was told that as soon as an HR position was open she would be the company's top choice. So Megan took the job.
It wasn't easy moving back home, but Megan felt it was a necessary choice considering her mother's health. It was a medium-sized close-knit community that really never had much going on. Gossip and rumors spread wildly and it was difficult to stay out of drama. Megan always saw herself as the voice of reason amongst a petty and bored population.
Despite her best efforts, Megan was was harassed growing up by Penny Chantell and her cronies when she was in school. After Megan refused to help Penny cheat on a math test Penny took every opportunity to make cutting remarks and jabs at Megan's expense. Megan was usually derided for being a boring pretentious snob, who was "too good" for everyone else. Megan, in reality, would have loved to enjoy the social life of Penny and her friends. Penny quite literally campaigned to prevent Megan from ever being invited to any party or social event. Penny made Megan so "uncool" she was almost toxic to her peers. Megan was forced to watch through her high school years as people like Penny got to enjoy all the stereotypical high school parties and social life, whereas Megan stayed at home and studied.
Megan was glad to leave for college and get away from her bully. In her four years getting her undergraduate degree Megan was able to experience the social life she never had in high school. People liked Megan, no one found her pretentious or boring or snobby. Megan was surrounded by smart people with bright futures.
A few days before graduation Megan learned that her mother was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disorder. Megan's father would have to quit his job to take care of his wife and Megan's parents would surely lose their home. Megan knew she had to move back home and help her father, if Megan could work full time and care for her mother after work and on the weekends, her father wouldn't have to quit his job. This was a small sacrifice for all that her parents had given her.
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Megan parked her Honda Civic next to a brand new BMW. She was dressed professionally and was confident, she walked into the front office of Granderson Shipping for her first day at the job. Megan approached the secretary in the lobby.
"I am here to report to work," Megan said with a smile.
"Ah, the next victim." the secretary said ominously without a smile or hint of sarcasm as she led Megan into the main office.
"Here's your desk." the secretary told her.
Megan sat down and started to scope out her surroundings. Megan found it odd that many people looked out from their cubicles at her, Megan heard murmuring. Megan turned her head to look at the office her desk was situated next to. Megan's whole world was spinning, her heart was thumping. Just as Megan read the name "Penny Chantell" on the office window she heard the secretary say,
"Your Penny Chantell's secretary, you'll report to her for further instructions."
As the secretary walked away Megan's heart began to race, her breath became rapid and deep she had to change her negative thoughts into positive ones or she was going to have a panic attack.
"Okay, okay high school was five years ago I am sure Penny is a nice mature woman."
Megan's breathing began to correct itself.
"How the hell does she have an office! I know Penny didn't go to college!" Megan's heart started racing with anger.
Megan thought with intense jealousy as her breathing again started to become rapid. "I am sure Penny works very hard, I am sure she did a lot of soul-searching and developed a good work ethic."
Megan began to calm down "I still hate goddamn Penny Chantell!" Megan thought just as Penny Chantell walked out of her office door.
Megan's jealousy only grew as she saw that Penny was even more beautiful than she was in high school. Penny wore a dashing black business suit with a white collar. Her blond hair was put back in a ponytail. Penny looked the part of a corporate executive. Penny looked confident and refined, her posture was perfect. Megan looked down at her own attire, confident walking into the building, now her work clothing looked like third rate attire. Worse yet Megan noticed that she had belly fat, which was accentuated by her slumping posture. Megan saw through Penny's business suit that she was as trim as ever, and she was blessed with a gorgeous hourglass figure. The first words out of Penny's mouth were.
"Megan you're going to have to sit up if you want to be my secretary, you look awful."
Megan straightened up while thinking "Oh god, she's just the same as she was five years ago, a blunt and cutting bitch!"
Megan put out her hand to shake Penny's, "It's good to see you again Penny." Megan lied.
"Have we met?"
Megan's face turned red, could it be true that Penny didn't even remember Megan. All these years Megan had fostered this resentment for Penny, whereas Penny didn't even remember Megan.
"In high school, yes," Megan said, her face slowly turning red.
"You don't look familiar," Penny said coldly.
"I was in your..." Megan was about to say "math class." When Penny interrupted her.
"I don't have time for small talk. I compiled this list of rules, if you want to continue to be employed by Granderson Shipping, you will need to follow them. Read this by lunch, tell any incoming calls that I am busy. Remember to do as I say or you'll lucky to be flipping burgers down the street." Penny turned around and walked away, closing the door behind her.
"This is almost comical, who the hell acts like that?" Megan thought while trepidatiously looking at the list of rules Penny gave her.
Megan swallowed and started to look at the overwhelming list of "rules and responsibilities." Megan felt small, what once seemed like a promising opportunity was now a nightmare. Penny was the same as always, nearly intolerable. Megan vowed to do as well as she could so she could be promoted to HR and away from Penny as soon as possible.
Megan finally composed herself enough to actually start reading the list of rules and responsibilities. It was massive and detailed. Megan realized that she was now becoming like one of Penny's tag along friends in High School, who would do anything to gain her acceptance. Megan sighed as she realized she was now a glorified servant for "Queen Penny." Megan felt sick as she realized Penny had grown up and somehow found a way become even more controlling and manipulative.
As Megan read the list a man around her age from a nearby cubicle whispered over to Megan.
"Hey, new girl!"
Megan whispered back, "What?"
The man whispered back, "Come to the sub shop across the street for lunch, I got to tell you a few things."
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Megan did meet the man across the street for lunch. They both ordered subs and sat down.
"So new girl what's your name?"