Please and Thank you

Josh Morgan walked into the office of Helena Randall, the human resources officer of the large investment bank they both worked at. She looked serious. Her auburn hair was in a bun, and she wore a green sleeveless dress.

"Come in and sit down, Mr. Morgan," she said sternlly.

"Thank you," said Josh with a smirk.

"Smirking?" she asked. "Do you realize how much trouble you could be in?"

"Please, believe me," said Josh, emphasizing the "please."

"I believe you," said Helena in a matter of fact voice.

"So you're going to tell me Sheila Winters is lying?"

"You say you did not say or do anything inappropriate with her?"

"Believe me. I'm innocent."

"Well, then it seems Miss Winters is lying."

"This is very serious. Please call her in here immediately."

"Very well." Helena picked up her phone, pressed a few buttons and reached Shiela Winters and told her she had to come to her office immediately.

A minute later, Sheila was standing in the doorway.

"What's he doing here?" She asked. "I don't feel comfortable being around him."

"Please, come in and sit down, Sheila," said Josh. "Please sit and listen to Ms. Randall and me."

"Oh, OK then." Sheila sat in another one of the chairs in front of the desk. She would not look at Josh.

"Sheila," said Josh, "please know you lied about me, and we know it. Please realize you are in serious trouble, and please know this could ruin your career."

The blood ran from Sheila's face, and her mouth hung open in disbelief. "I...uh...um...I...."

"Please be quiet and listen, both of you, please," said Josh.