His on Demand
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This is a work of fiction. Similarities to real people, places, or events are entirely coincidental.
HIS ON DEMAND
First edition. January 28, 2018.
Copyright © 2018 Fiona Murphy.
Written by Fiona Murphy.
His on Demand
Special Thanks to Prudence Day
For being the best fucking beta reader I have ever had. I loved Alexa and Leo's story already, you helped me give the story they deserved.
To Alexa S.
Writing is such a lonely road to walk, it means so much to know there is someone who cares whether you're even on the road or not.
His on Demand
Fiona Murphy
Published by Fiona Murphy, 2018.
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1
She blinks slowly up at me through lenses so thick they make my eyes hurt just looking at them. I fight to hold on to my temper. Carol is the only assistant who will put up with me. I cannot lose my shit on her. "Natalie hasn't called today, she sent an email. I forwarded you the email."
I count to three. "I know that. Ten minutes ago, I asked you to call Natalie and once she is on the line to put her through to me. Did you call her?"
Her double blink tells me the answer. I go back to my office before I start yelling. Sonofabitch. Natalie is hiding from me. She has been hiding from me for two fucking days.
My phone is in my hand when it beeps before Carol comes through the intercom. "Natalie is here to see you. Are you available?"
I don't bother counting as I snarl, "Yes, damn it."
Natalie knocks lightly as she opens the door. She is timid, clenching files in her hand tight enough they are bending. "I have four candidates, sir. One of them, I know is everything you're looking for." I put my hand out for them. "Top file is Alexandra Clark, she prefers to be called Alexa. She's been the personal assistant for the vice-president of Miller Investments for over five years. She worked her way up starting as a temp in the mailroom eight years ago after earning a business degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago.
“Alexa is very happily married, for only two years. So they are still in the honeymoon period. Her husband works in IT for a small start-up, he works a lot and doesn't mind her working her own long hours. Alexa is intelligent, hardworking, and has exceptional organizational skills. The references I've called love her.”