“It’s a good idea. I’m sure it will be a huge hit. Good luck with it.” She turned to leave.

“Andrea…”

She turned back to look at her cousin. “Was there anything else?”

“No. I just wanted to say thank you.”

“You’re welcome. Goodnight.”

Andrea walked home, changed into her sweats and went for a run along the beach. Nothing else relieved stress better than a good run. She’d been having a relatively good day, until her cousin wanted to see her. It still burned her that her grandfather thought that Paula, mousy little Paula who liked to hide in her cave of an office, would be a better choice for general manager. She’d looked scared to even talk to her. Andrea ran faster, harder, and forty-five minutes later when she returned to her house, she was exhausted and feeling calmer. She’d feel even better after a hot shower. Maybe she’d see if Hallie felt like grabbing a bite to eat somewhere downtown. She wasn’t in the mood to cook.

After a long shower, Andrea was relaxed and in a much better mood. She changed, dried her hair and made her way down to the kitchen. Her cell phone was on the counter and there was a notification that someone had called. She listened to the message and it was from Elaine Humphrey, the recruiter.

“Hi, Andrea. I’ve got a good one for you! Boutique hotel in Manhattan needs a new general manager, ASAP. Call me.”

New York, not Boston. Andrea was a little disappointed but called Elaine anyway. She picked up on the first ring.

“Hi, Andrea. This one is right up your alley. The Alexandria hotel is uber luxurious, a small hotel in a great area. When can you meet with them?”

Andrea was startled. “They don’t want to start with a phone interview?”

“Nope. They loved your resume and want to meet in person. How soon can you go?”

Andrea thought about her schedule. She had this coming Sunday and Monday off.

“I could do Monday.”

“All right. Stay tuned. I’ll put a call in and get back to you asap.”

“Thanks, Elaine.”

Andrea looked up the hotel online. The Alexandria really was exquisite. It was small, only one hundred rooms, and the location excellent, close to everything. She supposed it might be fun to go there and check it out, even if she didn’t want to pursue it further after meeting with them. And maybe she’d fall in love with it. It wasn’t like she’d have to stay in Manhattan forever. Maybe a year or two, and it would be a good resume builder.

Elaine called back just as Andrea was about to walk out the door. She had an interview at The Alexandria Hotel on Monday.