T-Minus 3
I looked in the mirror- everything was in place. My hair was perfect, my crisp blue shirt and khakis looked sharp. I needed a normal day.
Yesterday was so... strange. I'd slept terribly but today would be better. I kissed Penelope goodbye and got in my Honda.
As I pulled out of the driveway from my modest house (so what if I have a million bucks in the bank, this was all we needed), I replayed yesterday's events in my mind.
What was that? So weird. After the strange encounter with Mandy, I fled the office. But I can't stay away forever- I have work to do.
My plan was solid- I'll just have Robert call the temp agency & terminate her immediately. I almost felt bad but she clearly just isn't a good fit for us values-wise.
I got to work early- making sure to beat everyone there. Whew. I'll just call Robert and check that off my list.
No answer. But he texted me - "sorry Sam, not feeling well. Be in late.. or tomorrow."
"Feel better."
Hmm... now what? What agency do we use? I don't want to bother Robert. I'm sure one more day is manageable. I'll just shut myself in my office.
I closed the door and worked blissfully in peace for the next several hours.
Pleased with the progress and growing hungry, I snuck out for some food. Out the back office door and off to Five Guys. I usually eat healthy but its been a stressful week and I deserve a little guilty pleasure.
So many choices, what do I want? How does anyone keep all this straight and make good choices with so many options?
"Uh onions, pickles, ketchup?"
I wolfed my burger down and back to the office. So much work to do.
Through the back door, down the hallway... my door is cracked. I think I left it closed but...
Something felt off as I walked in. I walked around my desk and...
"What the??? Ummm..."
My eyes popped as I saw Mandy kneeling under my messy desk.
She just laughed, "Relax Sam, I'm just tidying up down here. You are a MESSY BOY!"