Jamie. office worker 28

Jamie sat at his desk, looking at the monitor with his usual boredom. "Why didn't I take my dad's advice and get trained as an plumber or something." Rubbing his eyes before returning to the screen before him. Various accounts from a number of clients that trusted the bank he worked for to lookout for their finances. Then Jamie felt something, someone standing over him. Turning to see to see who it was only to be relieved that it just Matty, His work bro. "Don't do that to me Mat. You'll give me fucking one of these days."

"Sorry mate. Just wanted to ask you if you've seen the new girl. Fuck me is she hot." Matty nodded his head toward the managers door.

"No. I knew we had a new starter today, But no idea whether it was male or female. Guess I should pay more attention."

"You okay Jamie?" Matty looked at his friend. "You don't seem you normal self."

"Yeah, I'm okay mate. Just a case of employment blues. Think I need a change of scenenry. It's about time I took some time off and chilled out abroad or something."

"Now that sounds like a plan. Got any idea what you're gonna do, or going with?"

"No, not yet. Think I just need to rest and gather myself." Jamie looked up at his friend. "if you think i'm gonna spend a whole week on a booze filled binging session, then you're barking up the wrong tree mate." Pulling another chair over " sit down Mat."

Matty sat down in the chair and looked at Jamie quizzically. "You sure you're okay?"

Jamie took a deep breath and sighed. "I'm not sure I want to do this job any longer. I mean, yeah, the money is good, but. I'm bored. I don't feel as though I'm making any progress here, or even recognised for my effort. You know how much of a prick our boss is at times."

"Tell me about it. Not to mention he's a perv too. Heard HR have had a word with him about his behaviour towards the women here. And something to do with Melenie's husband. Not sure what that was though"

"You didn't hear about that. Where you been hiding." Jamie looked surprised that Mat had very little knowledge of the incident. Mat just shook his head. "Okay. He pushed his luck with her. Put his hand on her arse and she slapped him. He took her in for a disaplinary only to have the table turned on him and he got a warning for his conduct."

"Yeah I know that bit. It's the bit with her husband i don't know about."

"He threatened to ruin her career for it. That's when her husband got involved. From what I hear He told our boss that if he upset Mel again, he'd disappear. All I know is that her hubby is a Hells angel, and you don't fuck with them. Ever since, he's kept well away from her."

"Good. About time he got brought down a peg or two. I like Mel, She a good laugh, bit on the big side for me, but a general all round sweet person." The Mat looked up. " There's the new girl over there. Jamie turned to see her. Slim, long straight red hair and a look of a person that knows how to look after herself. "Not that is one hell of a stunner. Better get back to my desk before he sees me yapping to you. Catch you later buddy."

"See you later mate." Jamie responded before returning his attention to the task at hand.

A short time later, the manager had reached Jamie's desk. "James, This is Brooke. Our new business consultant. I have decided that you will be ideal in teaching her how our system works. I know you're good at your role here so don't let me down." Turning to Brooke. "Listen to this man and you;ll e up to speed in no time."

"Yes dad." replied Brooke. Jamie internally sighed. "Great. Now I have to put up with the bosses daughter. Talk about nepotism." When the manager had left, Brooke took a chair and sat.

"I'm sorry about my dad's bluntness. And before you say anything, I know. He might be my dad, but he's still an arsehole." Jamie's jaw dropped. Brooke smiled. "Don't worry. Say what you like about him. I don't mind. Not after the way he treated mum all those years. Now, you can pick your jaw up off of the floor." The ice was well and truly broken and Jamie let out a short but noticable laugh. "There you go James."

"Please. Call me Jamie."

"Okay Jamie it is. Pleased to meet you. I'm nothing like my dad. I get my looks from my mum, and my personality from my grandad. I don't take a lot of shit from people but if you're okay with me then you get a good friend in return. Sorry. I guess the one thing I get from dad is a certain amount of bluntness."

"No problem Brooke. It's good to know where I stand. I appreciate the honesty. I'll do my best to help you get up and running."

"Thank you Jamie. By the way, that dear in the headlights look you had. Made you look kind of cute." Jamie gulped. Was she hitting on him?