As I sit at my desk this morning, I can hardly believe what's happened over the past 24 hours. And it's not as if my life isn't often filled with excitement. But even by those standards, the last day has been extraordinary.
It all started in the elevator yesterday afternoon. I was alone with my boss, Mr. Johnson, going over our notes from his last meeting, until the young redhead Kylie came running, asking us to hold the elevator door. I reached for the 'door open' button, giving her a chance to jump in, and she breathlessly joined us for the ride upstairs.
I should explain – I'm Mr. Johnson's personal assistant. I handle absolutely all of his affairs, including the one he's having with me. Don't get me wrong, we keep a very professional front on things, but let's just say that my job is to serve absolutely all of his needs. I'd been on call for Mr. Johnson for nearly three years now.
Given my intimate knowledge of Mr. Johnson, I was well aware of his interest in redheads, and the fact that he'd always been interested in Kylie. She'd started with the firm as an 18-year-old intern, fresh out of high school, and now, four years later, was a stunning 22-year-old, about to graduate from college after attending night school, already with a blossoming business career of her own.
"Hi, Jacob," she said, smiling at my handsome boss, and then, looking my direction, "oh, hi, Jennifer."
It was just like Jacob to take a beautiful young intern under his wing, ask her to call him by his first name, and assure her that she could come to him with any problem, while he continued to insist that I call him 'Mr. Johnson.' Not that I minded, it was just one of the many little games we played.
"How is everything going, Kylie?"
"Great, just great. I'm in my last semester of school! Hey, that reminds me, you never did take me for that drink when I turned 21. You promised!"
"Yes, you're right. I still owe you that one."
"I still can't believe I'm already 22, and about to graduate." She pushed her fingers through her stunning natural red hair, wearing her flirting on her sleeve. I chuckled to myself, knowing that he would be drawn in by her charms.
"It seems like just yesterday that I was in high school, on the soccer team, captain of the cheer squad..."
"You were a cheerleader? I didn't realize..."
"That's right, short skirt, pom poms, and all."
"Really," he said, casually, in that way he did that made hot young women feel comfortable to go on, to share more details. "Don't suppose you still have that uniform, the company could use your support for the next big deal we have on the horizon!"
"Well," Kylie said, flashing her big blue eyes his way, "as a matter of fact, I do still have it. Still fits, too!"
My eyes opened wider, and I was once again amazed at Jacob's ability to make the most of a conversation with a flirtatious young woman. He was in his mid 40s, dashing, confident, successful, the perfect combination to be appealing but also to make those around him comfortable.
I caught his eye, and immediately gathered that he was turned on by this scenario. I couldn't deny my own intrigue, actually. It wasn't every day that a sexy young woman so confidently threw herself at a company big wig, and he'd be a fool not to take advantage of the situation.
"So, Kylie, how about that drink tonight after work? Jennifer, you join us too, we've got those numbers to go over before tomorrow's meeting."
Amazing. He'd just arranged to have drinks with his 26-year-old blonde assistant and a 22-year-old redhead who was clearly throwing herself at him, yet he maintained a completely businesslike demeanor. Once we arrived back in our offices and parted ways with Kylie, I shared with him, as I had many times before, my amazement.
"Wow, how do you do it? The hottest young women don't even think twice before sharing just about anything with you!"
He just smiled in response.
"You do remember, I was a cheerleader in high school, too?"
"Sure. In fact, why don't you bring that up when we meet Kylie this evening." He reached out and grabbed one of my breasts, giving it a quick squeeze, as he often did while we worked during the day. "Should keep the conversation interesting, at least for me."
"Yeah, yeah. Why don't you let me get back to work."
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After work, Mr. Johnson and I walked the two blocks to McSweeney's, the pub of choice for many businessmen in that part of downtown. Kylie arrived a few minutes later, and as she entered the bar and looked around for our us, I studied her, fascinated by her forwardness and with Jacob, wondering if she had a plan in mind or if she was just trying her luck.
She and I actually had very similar builds – both about 5'4", size '2' or so, and with big blue eyes. We were dressed similarly as well, the expectations of the company being for quite professional attire, so that the biggest difference the casual observer would notice between us would be our hair color – mine a natural blonde, and hers the spectacular natural red. We both wore our hair down, flowing to just below our shoulders.
Once Kylie joined us, we ordered a round of drinks, and toasted, belatedly, to her 21st birthday. Mr. Johnson – Jacob – was once again all professional, asking Kylie what she planned to do when she finished her degree, whether she'd stay with the firm or look to continue her career elsewhere.
Once we satisfied his curiosity on that topic, and the drinks had warmed and loosened us a bit, Jacob shot me a quick glance and I turned the conversation back to that which had intrigued us earlier.