Take advantage at her wedding

Tara’s big day had finally arrived. It was the third Saturday in June and her wedding was the big event of the day. The young bride-to-be had worked hard on her body over the past several months, toning and tanning, so as to make the perfect bride.

As the hour approached, Tara filled her time with her family and friends pampering her and making sure that everything was perfect. She had manicured her hands, pedicured her feet, and had a professional make over. Her hair was perfect and her face and smile dazzling. She waited in a room adjacent to the chapel, her attendants and mother and grandmother all with her. With about 45 minutes to go, Tara began to change into her wedding gown. It was a flowing white gown which contrasted wonderfully with her tanned skin. As she was helped into the dress, she laughed and smiled at all of the compliments that her girlfriends and family cast upon her.

The finishing touches were just being applied to her attire when there was a knock on the door. One of the attendants opened the door to see who was knocking. It was Maximilan! Tara had invited him, entirely at his insistence, just because he was her boss and she wanted to stay in his good graces.

“Hi, Tara,” he called to her. “I wanted to say hello to you before the big moment.”

Tara called back a “hello.”

However, instead of backing out of the room, Maximilan moved further in. He introduced himself to the group of women in the room and told them about how crucial Tara had been to the success of his company. Then he surprised everyone by saying that he needed to talk business to Tara for just a few minutes.

Tara tried to resist. “Mr. Hall, surely, you’re kidding,” she laughed. “This is my wedding day!”

“I know it is, Tara, but it will only take ten minutes. And, with you being gone on your honeymoon, I’ll not have a chance to discuss this problem with you for another three weeks. It just can’t wait.”

Julie trusted him completely and said, "Even though it’s my wedding day, my work has to come first.” Julie laughed nervously. “Let me talk to Maximilan for just a minute.”

Tara made a big show of shooing the attendants and her family outside the room. “Go on, now... work comes first,” she said laughingly. “Go on, shoo, shoo.” The young blonde ushered everyone out of the room except Maximilan and locked the door.

Maximilan smiled as he watched her turn the latch.