Back to work

The following morning came too fast for me and before I knew it I was walking into the office. As I opened the door to my office Steve seemed to panic at seeing me standing there.

"Jennifer! You're early!" he stammered out with a slightly panicked expression on his face. "Julie was just helping me plug in my HDMI" he continued as a lady emerged from under his desk where he was sitting. I turned towards Julie who was wearing a button-up shirt tucked neatly into some tight black pants and heels which gave her such a tall, sexy appearance. Her hair was tied into two braids that hung over one shoulder and she wore a pair of glasses to complete the nerdy look.

"Hi...I'm Jennifer. Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too." She replied kindly.

"Did you find it?" I asked "The HDMI slot." I added

"The what? Oh yeah!" Julie replied "Anyway, i'll get to work" she added with a little wave before leaving through another doorway down the hall. "See ya later!" She said as she disappeared behind the closing doors. Once alone with us again I walked inside and placed my things onto my desk before sitting in front of it as well and turning the computer back on.

Steve's phone rang and he quickly answered it. "Yes, right. Yes. Okay. I'll sort it." And then he hung up.

"Well, there goes my morning." He said, sighing.

"What is it?"

"Our building' maintance engineer just quit." He explained. "So now we need to find another to keep this ship sailing. Could you post a job ad for me please"

"Sure, no problem" I replied.

It then occured to me that this could be the perfect job for my husband Frank. Should I mention it? Or is it not appropriate i pondered.

"You know my husband is an engineer?" I said to Steve hoping that it wasn't out of line.

"Really?"

"Yes. He's been an engineer for many years. He worked for one of the biggest engineering firms in the country, before he got laid off. He's an amazing engineer."

"Well, why don't you invite him in for an interview. No harm in that. I'm not promising anything. I just have to get this position filled."

"Thank you so much! You won't regret it!"

And so I texted Frank.

"Hey baby! Are you free to come down to the office? They are looking to hire a maintenance engineer."

"Really?! Sure! What time?"

"Come in at 1pm. Bring your resume."

"Ok, love you xx"

"Love you too xxx"

Steve then mentioned "Just so you know, the engineers job is very long hours."

"Oh he'll be fine with that, don't worry" I replied.

And so I went about my day, waiting patiently for Frank to show up after lunch. At 12:45pm the intercom buzzed.

"Steve, a Frank is here to see you."

"Send him in, please"

A few moments later Frank walked into the room, and Steve immediately stood up and offered him his hand. I gave him a reassuring smile across the room as not to intrude on his interview.

"Frank, nice to meet you. Let's go to the boardroom." Steve said as he ushered him away into the previously empty room and closed the door behind them.

I could hear the murmur of their voices from behind the thick wooden door, but nothing distinct.

About 30 minutes later they emerged, and I couldn't help but notice the broad smile on Franks face. He was beaming!

"Well, we'd like to offer you the position, Frank."

"Are you serious?!" Frank replied with excitement.

"Yes, welcome aboard. Start tomorrow." Steve said, smiling.

Frank's jaw dropped, and then he looked at me and smiled even wider. He then looked at Steve and said.

"Thank you, Steve. Thank you. I will not disappoint you."

"Wonderful." Steve replied, "Now, I'm afraid I have a meeting to get to. But, I'll get our janitor to show you around the basement where the maintence office is."

And with that, Steve called in the janitor who led Frank away.

Afterwards Steve came over to me.

"What a stroke of luck huh? Thank you for bringing your husband in."

"My pleasure. He will be so happy. And he really is good at his job."

"Great. Well, let's get back to work then, shall we."

And with that, the afternoon whizzed by.

Soon enough it was 5:30pm, and it was time to leave.

"See you tomorrow." I said, as I was packing my things up.

"Yes, see you tomorrow." Steve replied "Oh , and could you ask Julie on your way out if she would mind staying back a little later tonight?" Steve added.

"No problem."

"Thanks."

I went and found Julie.

"Hey, Julie. Steve asked if you could stay back tonight?"

"Sure, no worries." she sighed, and returned to her desk.

With that I left the building and headed home.