Head Over Heels

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Author: Gail Sattler
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right place at the right time. If you have to thank someone, then thank Brittany. It was because of her that I had to park to answer my cell phone. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to get to work. It was nice meeting you both.”
    Russ and Grant looked up at the clock on the wall. “It’s not even six o’clock,” Russ said. “You have a very early start to your day. What do you do?”
    â€œIt’s just an office job. I work in accounting. I startat six and get off at two-thirty. But I start early because I go someplace else afterward.”
    â€œYou mean you have a second job?”
    Marielle froze. Second job? Not anymore.
    She shuffled her purse under her arm, pretending she needed to concentrate on it so that she didn’t have to look at the two men while she spoke. “It’s not a job. I volunteer for a youth program that teaches underprivileged kids computer skills so they’ll know how to use computers for more than just memorizing the cheat codes from the latest online games.”
    Grant nodded. “Well, good luck, and it was nice meeting you. I hope we can…” Grant’s voice trailed off.
    Before Marielle could walk away, he wrapped his fingers around her arm, preventing her from leaving. “Wait. If you won’t take anything personally for what you did, can I make a donation to your organization?”
    Marielle looked up at the clock again. “That would be great. We’ve had a bunch of new members join the group. We need to get more equipment and there’s never enough money.”
    â€œYou know, I’ve been thinking of upgrading some of my office’s computers. Instead of trading them in, how about if I donate them to your group? It sounds like you could really use them. Let me give you my card so we can set up an appointment.”
    Marielle wanted to be on time, but at the mention of the donation, she knew her boss at her day job would excuse her for being a few minutes late. At times Marielle brought in some of the older and more promising teens for summer relief work or other odd jobs ather company. More computers at the youth center meant that down the line she could bring in more experienced helpers—a definite bonus for her boss.
    She smiled. “That would be great.”
    â€œThink of this as my way of making things up to you.” Grant turned to Russ as he reached into his back pocket. “I think the first computer that we’ll replace will be yours.”
    Russ grinned in response. “I won’t argue with that. When I get back to work, I’ll make sure all my backups are current.”
    Grant froze, his hand resting on his pocket. “You’re not coming back to work anytime soon. You need some time off.”
    â€œI thought you came here to take me back to work, since I don’t have my car here.”
    â€œI came to check on you, then tomorrow I’ll return to drive you home—and leave you there.”
    â€œBut what about that project?”
    The two men stared at each other as if she weren’t there, which she wished were true. She wanted Grant’s card, but she needed to get to her own job.
    Grant’s hand remained motionless on his back pocket as he spoke. “You’re my best employee, Russ, but you work too much. Everyone needs some time off, and you’re taking yours now .”
    â€œI can’t just sit at home and stare at the walls all day, knowing my work is piling up. I’ll go insane.”
    â€œThen, tell you what. If you’re really up to it, why don’t you help the nice young lady out at the youth center? Help her make room for the new computers—starting with yours.”
    â€œBut…”
    Marielle had to interrupt. “Excuse me. I hate to be rude but I really have to get to work. If you can give me your card, I’ll call you later today.”
    â€œOf course. Sorry.” Grant pulled his wallet out,

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