Nobody really knew who hired Pia. Nobody even knew what Pia's role was, but she was there every day, as if she was just meant to be there. Since she started, however, the company's fortunes had improved significantly. Sales and profits were up and staff morale, usually a real problem, was absolutely sky-high.
Pia was in the ladies' room checking her appearance, making sure she looked immaculate and ready for her next task. She took all the bathroom breaks she needed, and nobody ever complained.
Her make-up on this particular day was typically Pia - smoky eyes and light blush topped off with pink lip gloss. She always looked the sexy side of business-like.
Pia put the finishing touches to her lips, then stepped back to check her overall look. She was wearing a white top tied at the front. Below her bare midriff she wore a shiny tight mini skirt and strappy high heels.
She was plumping her hair with her neatly manicured fingers when the bathroom door opened, and a young lady walked in. She was small and cute, with long blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a simple blue dress and matching heels. Rather than head for the stalls, she stood next to Pia and began washing her hands.
"Hi," she said quietly to Pia.
Pia turned and looked at her. "Hello. Are you new here? I'm Pia."
"Katie", the blonde replied. "Nice to meet you."
"Ah, Katie. Yes, I saw the note. You're the new intern, right?"
Katie looked a little flustered and blushed a little, flattered that Pia knew who she was. "Yes, it's my second week, so I've just started on your floor."
Pia and Katie exchanged more pleasantries and small talk, but it was clear that Katie had something on her mind. Something was nagging at her and she couldn't hold back any longer.