A sales meeting, and a friendly wager.

The sales staff gathered in the back conference room for their weekly meeting, where Greg Williams was waiting for them. Greg was an old man at this point, pushing 70, but as the sales manager for the dealership, used his soft, friendly personality to keep everyone, despite their competitive natures, working towards the common goal of making the dealership successful.

The meeting itself was uneventful, but when Greg came to the end, he asked Mina and Brett to stay behind for a moment.

"Thanks for waiting friends" He began, softly "I wanted to let you know first that I'll be retiring at the end of this month." This took both Mina and Brett by surprise. Greg had brought them both into the dealership years ago, and he had taught them both everything they knew. "The reason I'm telling you this is that we need a new sales manager. The ownership couldn't make a decision between the two of you, so I suggested a competition. Whomever makes the most sales this month gets the job."

Mina smiled, she had been on a roll lately, that job was hers.

"I know the rivalry between the two of you has been, well, tense over the years, but I hope that each of you respects the other should they be successful. That was all I wanted. Have a wonderful day. "

Mina and Brett walked out together. "So Alvarez" Brett said, breaking the silence. "What do you think my first order of business should be as sales manager?"

"You won't have to worry about that Brett" Mina said with a grin "I've been on such a roll lately I'm going to wipe the floor with your ass."

"Oh, really? Well, how bout we make this interesting?"

"What do you mean?"

"A wager. On who wins the position. If you win, I'll give you my contact list, and quit sales all together. "

Mina thought about this. From a business standpoint, Brett was an excellent salesman, but he was replaceable, and having him gone would consolidate her control over the dealership. "And if you win you want me gone?" She asked, anticipating his next move.

"Someome as talented" he made a deliberate motion to look her up and down "and beautiful as you? Never! I'll need you in my new kingdom. But, if I win, you agree to wear a collar."

Mina shuddered at the thought of being Brett's ****, but then she recovered her composure. She wasn't going to lose. The high stakes would just add motivation and make sure of that. She took a deep breath.

"You're on"