The Boss

"Dude, it'll work. Trust me," said Dale. "My great aunt is a voodoo priestess."

"If it works, I owe you a bottle of scotch," said Greg.

Dale and Greg worked under Erin Walker. Erin was a hard working, humorless career woman who was all work and no play. She was attractive and not above using her looks to her advantage, though normally, she dressed conservatively. She dated, but not seriously and only used men to satisfy her then discard them when they did.

One morning Dale brought her a coffee from the coffee shop next door to their office building. "Buy two get one free coupon," said Dale. "Figured since we have a three man...excuse me, three person department, I'd treat. I know you like vanilla cappuccinos."

"Soy milk?" asked Erin.

"Of course," said Dale as he handed the drink to his boss. He watched her take a drink.

"Good. Thank you, Dale. Anything else?"

"No."

A few minutes later, Dale popped back into Erin's office and found her staring blankly ahead. He waved his hand in front of her face, but she did not move. He smiled and cracked his knuckles.