Nora was desperate for a promotion at work. She knew it would not be easy, several colleagues were far more experienced, but she was willing to do whatever it takes. That included brown nosing her snooty bitch of a boss Ms. Tori.
Ms. Tori had a reputation as a hard ass, and Nora was a little intimidated whenever she was called into the 40-something year old woman's office.
At 24 Nora was a bright eyed junior and eager to step up into a management role, so she had pleaded with Ms. Tori for a meeting, turning on her charm and even flirting a little with the older woman after hearing a rumor the older manager might be into woman. Nora certainly was not, with a long-term boyfriend, but she was not opposed to wiggling her ass a little to get her way. Still, she was nervous, she did not want to mess up this chance to give her career a real jump start.
Nora walked to Ms. Tori's office at 5:30pm as the rest of the office emptied. She walked past her office friend Lara's desk, who ushered a 'good luck' Nora's way as the girl walked by.
At 5:31pm Nora knocked on Ms. Tori's office door, and heard the curt response.
"Come in."
Nora slowly opened the door to see the woman at her desk, dressed in a very formal business dress, no cleavage showing, skirt to her lower thigh, hair tied up in a bun. Ms. Tori was all professional. Nora opted to wear a floral summer dress, letting her cleavage show a little and the shorter hem revealing her toned thighs (something Nora was proud of).
"You're late, sit down while I finish this report."
Nora went to argue that it was only a minute, but thought better of it and sat there, fidgeting as doubt crept in as the woman ignored her. 'Whatever it takes Nora, you got this' she mentally told herself.
When Ms. Tori finally looked at her Nora felt those ice blue eyes penetrating her soul.
"Well, what is it girl? I'm very busy with this hiring for a new team manager."
This was it, Nora thought, her little speech all prepared.
"I'm... um... here actually about that. I've got great people skills, I'm always getting my work done, I have a track reco-" Nora was cut off just as she was finding her feet with the conversation.
"Oh please spare me the drivel. Nora isn't it? Look, I need someone with experience, but not only that, someone who can follow my instructions to the letter. It's vitally important and you couldn't even turn up to this meeting on time."
Nora held back the tears, she had to be strong, even if this was not going how she wanted it to. "I- I can follow instructions... and - what I lack in experience I make up for... in enthusiasm." Nora was desperate to salvage this, and in a last ditch attempt she pushed her chest out, hoping the woman might at least be bi and find Nora's breasts appealing enough.
To Nora's surprise Ms. Tori's glare softened. Maybe the older bitch was a dyke after all thought the young girl, who put on her best pleading face.
"Hmm. I'm not sure. But, I am willing to give you a chance. I am throwing a party tonight, with myself and a few of the big clients. If you can turn up, follow instructions and show me some of that... enthusiasm, I might be willing to consider you for the role." Ms. Tori looked Nora up and down as she said this, seeming to admire the younger woman's body.
Nora couldn't believe it, had her plan worked? Only a tiny bit of flirting, she could handle a party, wooing clients was second nature, the girl was filled with fresh hope.
"Oh yes, of course, whatever it takes Ms. Tori"
"We shall see" said Ms. Tori, with a wicked grin. "Be at my address at 8pm sharp tonight, you can get it from my secretary. Now scurry along girlie, and wear something... enthusiastic." The woman winked at Nora as she enunciated that last word.
Oh god, thought Nora, she really is gay, but she was prepared for that. Whatever it takes, that job would be hers, but she gulped at the thought of this woman leering over her.
Nora rushed home and prepared, she showered and did her hair and make-up perfect. Then put on a black dress that came down to her thigh, it was incredibly revealing, cutting a low cleavage and leaving plenty of Nora's leg on show. She would have to be careful bending over so as to not reveal the lace pink panties she had on underneath. Slipping into a black pair of 4 inch strappy stilettos that were out of her comfort zone in height, she called an Uber and headed to Ms. Tori's house, determined not to be late.
Nora's Uber pulled up at 7:50, tipping the driver she slipped out the cab, holding on to her dress to avoid it riding up, and knocked on the door.
Ms. Tori opened it and looked the girl up and down, her stare almost predatory. The woman was dressed incredibly different, her auburn hair down, with a sleek red dress that hugged her figure, and her cleavage on full display. Nora's jaw almost dropped as she noticed the thigh high red leather heeled boots the woman was wearing and had to compose herself seeing her boss wearing this... overly sexual outfit. Nora feared she might be getting in above her head.
"Well girl, get in. I did say 8pm sharp, so you're going to have to do better than this start if we are going to consider you for a new role, early is not much better than late, when I expect you to follow precise instructions."
This bitch, thought Nora - she's clearly on a power trip, but Nora bit her tongue. "Yes Ms. Tori, sorry." It was all Nora could muster as she hurried inside after the host.
The start of the evening went by non-eventful. Nora was a bit miffed that she was being treated like a servant though, having to fetch Ms. Tori and her guests (mostly CEOs and directors of her agencies clients) new glasses of wine or champagne, taking coats as they arrived to hang on the rack and generally just stay close to Ms. Tori as she shmoozed her guests. Ms. Tori did allow Nora a few drinks, but was specific about the wine the girl could drink, and would watch intently to ensure the girl finished it quickly to return to her duties. At 10pm, Nora was at least feeling a buzz from the glasses she had been allowed to consume, but she was permitted (or rather, forced) to drink more as the party settled in the spacious lounge area, many of the guests now seated, with ice buckets of champagne prepared so she no longer had to top up wine every 5 minutes.
Once Nora had brought out the last of the champagne and checked the guests were happy (why were all the men and women leering at her? Was her dress really that revealing?), Ms. Tori pulled Nora aside to the master bedroom upstairs, before leaving for a moment. Nora heard muffled cheering from downstairs before Ms. Tori returned.
"You've performed well enough tonight Nora, but I don't think you are ready for the duties this new role requires. So you are free to take your leave for the evening." Ms. Tori was dismissive, and Nora felt deflated. How could this woman use her as a servant and then just dismiss her? This bitch, this nasty old woman. Nora felt her lip tremble. The alcohol now coursing through her veins gave her the confidence to say something, even if she was not sure what to say. She needed this promotion; she had come too far now not to leave with it.
"No please, give me a chance, I am ready for the new role and duties I promise. Whatever it takes, please."
Ms. Tori took a step closer to the girl, her stature towering over the shorter, younger girl.
"Perhaps I do have a role for you. Should you wish to undertake a performance appraisal right now. Should you at any point back out, I will see your resignation from the company on my desk tomorrow morning. I have plenty of reasons NOT to employee a tardy girl like you, let alone promote one. Especially after that mistake on the Gamble & Mason contract that cost us thousands."
For Nora things were going from bad to worse. Ms. Tori knew about the mistake, somehow it had been traced back to Nora, even months afterwards. She couldn't afford to lose this job. The wine made it so hard to think, what could a performance appraisal mean? Right here, in the woman's bedroom, Nora had a pretty good idea.
If it meant she got to not only keep her job, but also get a new role out of it, could she do it?
Whatever it takes, Nora silently reminded herself.
"Okay... I'll... do it." Nora said, her lip trembling.