The intercom on his desk interrupted his thoughts as he reviewed the report in his hands.  Rocking forward he heard his secretary say, “Sir, your two o’clock interview is here.”<br/><br/>Pressing the button to talk, he replied, “Give me a minute and then bring her in.”<br/><br/>Keeping a clean desk wasn’t a result of OCD or any other reason besides security.  The girl about to be led in, like all the other applicants had already been vetted by background check, private detectives and three interviews with others in his company.  Mark Richards didn’t trust many people and he was about to interview a woman applying to be his personal assistant.<br/><br/>The woman seated outside his office was his secretary, Linda and had been with him for years.  She manned the desk and managed his appointments and calendar.  The rest of his time was spent around the world in meetings, managing inventory and doing deals.  Officially, Mark was an importer/exporter but much of what he moved from place to place was his own products that he’d just bought or just sold.  Ships, trucks and planes moved merchandise from port to port and ware house to ware house.  Most he owned or leased.<br/><br/>While Linda was reliable and trusted, she had to stay home and manage the day to day appointments and phone calls.  The interview was to hire a personal assistant that would take care of Mark, his clothes, travel and keeping him on schedule, on time and meeting the right people.  Butler, valet, personal assistant she would keep his life in sync with his schedule.<br/><br/>All papers were in folders and in drawers with a clean desk.  He straightened his tie an stood as Linda knocked gently and opened the door to lead a pretty red head into his office.  Linda handed him a folder that had the name, “Abigail Masters,” on it.  He took it from Linda and shook Abigail’s hand.  Motioning her to the seating area away from the desk, she sat on the couch and he sat on the chair facing her at ninety degrees.<br/><br/>“Abigail, it is good to finally meet you.  I know that you’ve been through a lot of questions and the process was long to get to this point.  You are one of two finalists, and that is saying something since we had well over a hundred people apply.  The job has many roles and responsibilities all rolled into one.  You may be answering my phone while I meet with some clients, you will make sure we are in the right place at the right time and be able to tell me who we are meeting and what we are discussing.  You won’t be my primary security but your knowledge of weapons and knowing how to shoot helped you get here.<br/><br/>“Travel is a big part of the job and you may be home all month or just a day or two.  China, Dubai, Greece, Italy and Thailand are all places I spend a lot of time.  I work hard and do very well in business.  I also play hard so a quick stop to ski in Switzerland or sail in New Zealand are not uncommon.  If you are chosen, you will be invited to join in the play as well as the work.  You know the saying about all work and no play.  I’ve read the file and heard about your past interviews.  Today I will pick between you and one other.  I just want me to tell me about you, what you think, what you feel and why you think you would do well at this job.  You can give me details or stories to prove your points if that will help.”<br/><br/>Setting the file on the coffee table he sat back in the chair and admired her smile and sparkling eyes.  He wanted to hear her voice.  He remembered a woman that he’d met just a few weeks earlier that looked beautiful, did everything right until she started to talk.  It was more like a moan as they had sex and by the time she came, and he did, he was ready for her to leave.  Her whine was like fingernails on the chalk board.  It gated on his being and he was hoping that Abigail would be just the opposite.  He needed someone to sooth his soul.<br/><br/><div class="bbCodeSpoiler">
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