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2024-10-29 19:42:56Marie
This is probably the first Monday morning since high school that I woke up with a smile on my face. Why am I happy to get up at 8 am and go to work? Honestly I'm surprised at myself. I put on a red, full sleeved dress with a V-neck cut. I put on black heels and curl my hair slightly.
Around 9:10, I reach the building and head to my floor. I quickly make my way to the coffee room to make Karter and I coffee before he arrives like I do everyday.
I get to my office and start working. Around 10 the phone on my desk rang and I picked it up,"Mr.. Allan office. Mari-"
I was interrupted by Karter grunting, "In my office now!"
His voice clearly laced with anger. He hangs up immediately. What the heck is that all about? I quickly get up and head to his office. I knock on the door and walk in once Karter shouts a "come in".
"You wanted to see me?" I ask casually.
He looks up at me with anger in his eyes, "Yes I did Ms. Rod
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MarieAt around 9 am, there was a knock on my door. Well that's my ride to the airport. Today is a Friday and I'm on my way to L.A with Karter for a conference and lucky for me I have to work the entire weekend. I'm so excited! Note the sarcasm.I pick up my luggage and open the door to be greeted by Karter's driver, Richie. He politely smiles at me, "Hello Ms. Rodrigo. Can I get that for you?"I flash a smile his way, "No thank you Richie. I got it. And please just called me Marie" I say and he nods. I lock my apartment behind me and follow Richie to the car where the devil is probably waiting.I'm going to be on a plane for over five hours so I wore pretty causal comfortable clothes. I'm wearing black jeans, with a simple white tee and a leather jacket on top. I've decided to complement my outfit with a nice hat, red bag and black heels. Richie helps me put my luggage in the back and opens the door for me for which I thank him.K
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MarieThis morning Karter had actually come in earlier then me. Which is awfully strange. So I knock on his door with the coffee from Starbucks in my hand. After receiving permission I walk inside.Karter looks up at me and smiles, "Good Morning Marie""Morning Mr. Allan’, your coffee" I say and hand him the cup."Thank you Marie. And I'd like if from now on you simply call me Karter." He says.My eyes slightly widen in shock, "Really? You want me to call you by your first name?""Yes. I call you by yours don't I? And as far as I remember you used to call Carl by his too. So why are you so surprised?""Well Carl used to make everyone call him by his first name. He thought addressing him by his last name was too formal. I've never heard you tell any of your other employees to call you Karter""I don't really let them but I've made an exception for you" Karter says with a smile. An exception? For me? Looks
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