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By Lila James
Chapter Four
The next morning, Ava walked into her office, sat down behind the desk, opened a Diet Coke and pulled up her e-mail inbox.
Just a friendly reminder about Boss’ Day. – Harriet
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Ava, my group gave me the OK. See you at Mexico Lindo 2 tomorrow night. – Rachel
Ava leaned back in her chair. Could this really go somewhere? Would she actually be able to tell a real story?
“Oh, Ava!”
Ava looked around her small office and realized, for the umpteenth time, that she still didn’t have a proper escape route. There were so many reasons to have an office with a window that had nothing to do with status or daylight.
“Oh, Ava, there you are,” Harriet said. “I’ve been looking for you.” Harriet was dressed in a black pant suit. There was no silk scarf today, but there was a beret. When Harriet cocked her head after addressing Ava, the beret looked like it could slide off at any moment.
“Well, you found me,” Ava said. “In my office.”
“Now you’re in your office,” Harriet said. “I don’t think you were here 10 minutes ago.”
“Sorry, I couldn’t find a thing to wear this morning,” Ava said, attempting to excuse her seven minutes of tardiness.
Harriet looked Ava up and down from the waist up as Ava stayed seated behind her desk. “I can see how that would be a problem for you,” she said. “But it’s been a long morning without my number two you know.”
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