I hated work parties but couldn't get out of this one. Since being promoted to executive administrative assistant to the V.P. of sales it was mandatory for me to attend these events. It was the summer and so we were at a Muskoka resort called Whispering Trails or something like that. It was the first evening of activities and so after a dinner in the banquet hall, we were all drinking and chatting on the back terrace.
All I wanted to do was curl up with a good book but instead I was clutching my fourth tequila and cranberry juice, listening to one of the lawyers ramble on about copyright infringement.
"It's so fucking amazing how stupid these little shits are."
I smiled, trying to see if there was another group to hang out with. There wasn't. I continued to listen to the lawyer and then my whole world did a somersault. She was there.
"Oh there's Janelle." The lawyer motioned for this small dark haired beauty that walked over. She was wearing jeans and a golf shirt but looked so gorgeous and sexy.
"This is Tony, Heather, Jay, and Cady."
"Hi."
"Hi."
The big-mouthed lawyer continued talking and every once in a while I glanced over at her. She smiled back which drove me crazy. It took five minutes before one of us was brave enough to say something.
"I'm heading over to the dock. I heard the view is amazing. Cady want to come along?"
"Yeah sure."
The group nodded and continued listening to Craig drone on about legal matters. We scurried towards the water but then diverted towards the cabins.
"Tell me you have a room to yourself." Janelle was whispering and I knew she was trying to hide her tone of voice, which was urgent and desperate.