Arriving at the office on Friday was usually a relaxed day. The office shifted to business casual and there was an easy feeling about work. At 7:30 I entered the office. As usual I was the first one to arrive and I made coffee for our group. Fridays always meant that someone would bring donuts or cookies and after a brief morning meeting/social get together we got down to business.
This morning's routine followed the typical pattern except I couldn't keep my mind on business after last night. The ARS project was moving forward, and some important decisions had to be made related to our marketing strategy. Usually decisive and creative in my recommendations, I just couldn't focus. Today, I deferred the decisions to my staff and simply approved their recommendations. I only hoped they were good ones.
Unable to contain myself, at 10:30 I sent an inter-office email to accounting requesting a meeting with the project manager to discuss issues involving ARS.
At 10:45 I received a response. "Due to the sensitive nature of the ARS, I believe we should meet off site to preserve the confidentiality of the project. I propose the meeting be held at 1:30 at the Outback Steakhouse on Boy Scout Rd. Please confirm." It was sent from Amy Dalton.
I replied, "I will be at the Outback at 1:30. I am bringing the latest marketing plan to discuss with you."
Friday morning dragged on with the usual weekly planning meeting. The ARS project received considerable discussion with the milestones to be accomplished next week clearly defined. Then there was a personnel issue I had to discuss with Human Resources. It seems one of our department's rising stars want to transfer to Sales Department. This would adversely impact progress on the ARS project. Shelia, the HR Manager and I discussed allowing the transfer and finding a replacement. She indicated that before we went outside the company, there might be two candidates I should interview. Both had promise.
Shelia, a woman in her early 50's seemed to know about everyone and what they were capable of doing in the company. She had been with our company for just over 4 years and had developed a reputation for knowing how to place the right people in the right job. If a termination was required, Shelia had a way of letting the person go with a minimum of disruption. Divorced, Shelia always seemed to have a date for company functions and many friends. Like most officers in the company I trusted her recommendations.
At 1:00 I told the staff I was attending an offsite meeting and would not be coming back to the office. After wishing them a happy weekend, I picked up the folder with ARS information and left for the Outback Steakhouse. With Friday afternoon traffic the 20-minute drive took almost 30 minutes. Arriving at the restaurant I requested a booth in the back and waited for Amy.
"Hi, I am sorry I am late. Traffic is a mess and I didn't allow enough time to get here." Amy's soft voice greeted me.
"Hi, not a problem. I had trouble getting her myself. I am happy to see you." was my reply.
With a devilish smile she said, "I know how I would really like to greet you, but this is a business meeting and being naked might stretch the meaning of 'business casual' too far."
Smiling I replied, "Well it is Friday and the company policy does allow casual wear. I wouldn't object but it would probably raise eye-brows on the 5th floor."
With a big grin, "We certainly wouldn't want to raise any eye-brows"
After ordering lunch, I pulled out my folder with the market plan. My intention was to discuss our plan and projected expenses and revenue. The bottom line was that based on all our work, ARS would make a very positive contribution to the company's profits.
"I appreciate your hard work but let's just say 'fuck it' and you give me your folder. I will take it to the office on Monday."
I smiled and agreed.
As lunch arrived, in a low voice I asked, "Amy, how did you get into BDSM and making movies?"
"I will be happy to share my journey. It started when Henry divorced me. He wasn't very complimentary about how I looked and exciting in bed. He not only broke my heart but also my self-esteem."
I promptly replied, "He's is an idiot."
"Thank you Honey. I started my journey with a visit to Human Resources. I wanted to make certain my children were beneficiaries on my group life insurance and 401(k) and that the jerk was off everything. That is when I had a casual conversation with Shelia Remington, the HR Director."
I injected, "Funny you should mention her because I just talked with her this morning on a personnel issue."
Amy said, "Shelia seems to know everything and everybody not only in the company but in Tampa Bay. She wanted to know how I was doing after the divorce."
Shelia looked at me, "You look like you need a friend and a glass of wine. I am meeting with a friend of mine tonight after work. How about joining us at Baxter's after work for a glass of wine. It will be a chance for you to relax."
"It was a Thursday night, so the traffic wasn't bad and in about 25 minutes I arrived at the restaurant/bar. Sitting at a table towards the back of bar was Shelia and another woman who she introduced as Victoria."
"Victoria was a tall woman about the same age as Shelia, I would guess mid 50's, casually dressed in slacks, blouse, and a leather vest. She seemed like a strong personality. Shelia introduced me to Victoria who immediately told me to call her Vicky."
"We had a pleasant conversation about work, Tampa, the upcoming concert by the Rolling Stones in South Florida. Vicky is clearly a "Stoner" she loves that group and had paid $400 for two tickets for her and her husband. "
"I started my second glass of wine when Shelia announced she had to go to a hair appointment."
She told me, "You should stay and talk with Vicky, she has had many exciting adventures over her life and is a fun person to know."
I stayed. "Vicky, tell me more about yourself."
Vicky shared with me that she was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania became a Registered Nurse and worked at Mount Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Her husband owned a small real estate development company in Columbus. He was lucky in business. They got tired of Ohio weather and moved to Tampa 15 years ago.
As she continued Vicky noticed my wine glass was almost empty. "You need another glass of wine."
I said, "Thanks but two is my limit when I am driving."
Ignoring my comment Vicky raised her hand to catch the bartender's attention. When he saw her, she simply winked he nodded and within a few minutes two new glasses of wine were there.
Handing him her credit card Vicky said, "Put all the drinks on my tab and close us out."
Smiling he nodded.
I didn't feel comfortable letting Vicky pay for my drinks, but she insisted. "I like meeting new people and besides you are a friend of Shelia's. I am enjoying our conversation."
After a few minutes I started to feel lite headed. "I am feeling a bit funny and need to go to the lady's room."
Vicky said, "I will go with you."
I got up but my legs felt wobbly and I needed some help, so Vicky was there all the way. The lady's room was a small single toilet affair.
Vicky said, "Amy you need some help. Just relax and I will help you." Without another word Vicky locked the door and pulled down my panty hose and panties to my ankles. Then off went my shoes and panty hose and panties were completely off.
Pulling my skirt up she said, "Sit and pee you need to go."
I was embarrassed but seemed to unable to control things.
"Don't worry I will take care of you." With that she put my shoes back on and threw my underwear in the trash.
"You don't need these now so relax and I will help you get home."
