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Authors: Elizabeth Drake
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on Tuesday?” she asked. “You just returned from New Zealand yesterday.”
“Leaving the day after arriving is not atypical,” he replied.
“I didn't mean to imply it was,” Sandra stated suspiciously. “It is just that you had planned to go to Melbourne next week, and you have a Board Meeting scheduled tomorrow.”
“Plans change,” said Paul. “And around here, quite often.”
Sandra was concerned about Paul's behavior. Yes, plans did change quite a lot around their office. But, Paul had never canceled a Board Meeting, and she knew he had received no phone calls from Melbourne that day. Sandra Wilson was also worried that his departure may have something to do with the woman from Auckland. Christine had called to inquire about the woman that Paul was with in Auckland. Sandra didn't like Christine much, yet she knew that with Christine, there were no brains to challenge her in the fight for Paul Dillard-Thompson. The mystery woman, however, could prove more of a challenge. She had obviously out maneuvered both Paula and Christine.
Sandra was head over heals in love with Paul. She had been for two years and had schemed to get her current position so she could be close to him. She knew that someday, he would recognize her inner beauty and realize his deep love for her. Her psychic had told her it would be soon.
Sandra, of course, didn't mention her metaphysical beliefs to Paul, for he considered himself a strong Christian. Sandra saw no problem with the differences in their beliefs.
Paul was unaware of Sandra's feelings for him. If he had known, he definitely would not have shared her thoughts regarding the lack of problems with their different beliefs. He had hired Sandra simply as a favor for an old friend of his fathers. She had been competent enough, but had little experience at being an executive secretary.
As Paul left for the airport Tuesday morning, Sandra was more curious than usual of his plans for Melbourne. Her questions, Paul attributed to her protective nature. Paul's meetings in Melbourne went as scheduled. His thoughts, however, were interrupted, more than once, by Lynn's face. He was embarrassed by his lack of attention, and others in the meeting were concerned by his uncharacteristic behavior. He had asked comments to be repeated numerous times, and the final decision was far less, than would have normally been expected. After the meeting one of his close friends and associates asked him if he was feeling alright.
“Just a bit of jet lag, I guess,” Paul stated.
His friend realized that Paul had just returned from England on Tuesday, and then had been in Auckland through Sunday. Yet, his friend was unconvinced, even though it was possible. He instructed Paul to slow down a bit, and think about taking some time off.
“Just what I had planned,” Paul smiled.
Paul paced as he waited in the arrival hall. He knew that Lynn was not expecting him to be there. Melbourne was 600 miles away from Sydney. He was certain that Lynn would be excited to see him, but he recognized it was a bit presumptuous of him to pick her up at the airport. How would she react? What if she met new friends in Christchurch and had made plans with them? All of Pauls' insecurities seemed to rise to the surface. What if she didn't want to see him?
Lynn's flight had been a bumpy one. She was feeling slightly nauseous, and thanked the Lord that Melbourne was in sight. She had tried to call Paul before she left the airport, and had been rather rudely dismissed by his secretary, Ms. Wilson. She would tell her nothing. He was out of the office, and she was unable to disclose when he was expected back. Since Lynn was getting on the plane, she begged off of leaving a message. She would try again tomorrow. Ms. Wilson seemed even more offended at Lynn's decision to not leave a message. But Lynn had an Executive secretary of her own. She was use to dealing with them and knew that Ms. Wilson had probably been instructed to
“Leaving the day after arriving is not atypical,” he replied.
“I didn't mean to imply it was,” Sandra stated suspiciously. “It is just that you had planned to go to Melbourne next week, and you have a Board Meeting scheduled tomorrow.”
“Plans change,” said Paul. “And around here, quite often.”
Sandra was concerned about Paul's behavior. Yes, plans did change quite a lot around their office. But, Paul had never canceled a Board Meeting, and she knew he had received no phone calls from Melbourne that day. Sandra Wilson was also worried that his departure may have something to do with the woman from Auckland. Christine had called to inquire about the woman that Paul was with in Auckland. Sandra didn't like Christine much, yet she knew that with Christine, there were no brains to challenge her in the fight for Paul Dillard-Thompson. The mystery woman, however, could prove more of a challenge. She had obviously out maneuvered both Paula and Christine.
Sandra was head over heals in love with Paul. She had been for two years and had schemed to get her current position so she could be close to him. She knew that someday, he would recognize her inner beauty and realize his deep love for her. Her psychic had told her it would be soon.
Sandra, of course, didn't mention her metaphysical beliefs to Paul, for he considered himself a strong Christian. Sandra saw no problem with the differences in their beliefs.
Paul was unaware of Sandra's feelings for him. If he had known, he definitely would not have shared her thoughts regarding the lack of problems with their different beliefs. He had hired Sandra simply as a favor for an old friend of his fathers. She had been competent enough, but had little experience at being an executive secretary.
As Paul left for the airport Tuesday morning, Sandra was more curious than usual of his plans for Melbourne. Her questions, Paul attributed to her protective nature. Paul's meetings in Melbourne went as scheduled. His thoughts, however, were interrupted, more than once, by Lynn's face. He was embarrassed by his lack of attention, and others in the meeting were concerned by his uncharacteristic behavior. He had asked comments to be repeated numerous times, and the final decision was far less, than would have normally been expected. After the meeting one of his close friends and associates asked him if he was feeling alright.
“Just a bit of jet lag, I guess,” Paul stated.
His friend realized that Paul had just returned from England on Tuesday, and then had been in Auckland through Sunday. Yet, his friend was unconvinced, even though it was possible. He instructed Paul to slow down a bit, and think about taking some time off.
“Just what I had planned,” Paul smiled.
Paul paced as he waited in the arrival hall. He knew that Lynn was not expecting him to be there. Melbourne was 600 miles away from Sydney. He was certain that Lynn would be excited to see him, but he recognized it was a bit presumptuous of him to pick her up at the airport. How would she react? What if she met new friends in Christchurch and had made plans with them? All of Pauls' insecurities seemed to rise to the surface. What if she didn't want to see him?
Lynn's flight had been a bumpy one. She was feeling slightly nauseous, and thanked the Lord that Melbourne was in sight. She had tried to call Paul before she left the airport, and had been rather rudely dismissed by his secretary, Ms. Wilson. She would tell her nothing. He was out of the office, and she was unable to disclose when he was expected back. Since Lynn was getting on the plane, she begged off of leaving a message. She would try again tomorrow. Ms. Wilson seemed even more offended at Lynn's decision to not leave a message. But Lynn had an Executive secretary of her own. She was use to dealing with them and knew that Ms. Wilson had probably been instructed to
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