there.
"Cadance?" She heard through the intercom again.
"Yes Mr. Douglas?"
"Rayne, please. Can you get me a cup of coffee? If you’ll look there’s a pot against the wall to your left. Thanks."
Getting up she got the coffee he requested and walked towards his office. Knocking on the door she waited.
"Come in", he said. Opening the door she walked inside.
She looked around the office as she walked towards his desk. There were floor to ceiling windows behind him. He sat at a large black desk with a glass top. There were bookshelves, in black, on either side of her. They ran along each of the walls and were filled with books.
Looking towards him as she approached his desk, she saw that he was focused on the computer screen in front of him. Glancing up he said thanks and returned to work.
Just set it on the coaster there please, thanks again.
Placing the coffee where he'd asked she turned and left the room. Pulling the door shut behind her, she returned to her desk. Soon the phone began to ring and she spent the rest of the morning answering calls. She made sure to check with him before transferring any into his office.
Before she realized it the morning was gone. Looking up as his door opened she watched as he came out.
"Can you run and get me a sandwich from the deli down the street?" he asked her as he approached the desk.
Turning her chair to face him she said, "Sure".
Handing her some money he said, "Go ahead and get something for yourself too. They have really great sandwiches there."
" Yeah I know", she said as she reached for his money. "Me and some of the girls from the filing department go there sometimes."
"Ok, well take as long as you need", he told her smiling as he walked back into his office.
Walking out of the office she moved to the elevator and pushed the button. Glancing around she checked to make sure Sebastian was not around. Letting out a sigh of relief when the elevator doors opened, she got on.
She walked the half a block down the sidewalk to the deli shop. It was on the same side of the street so she didn't have to cross the street.
Reaching the counter she realized he hadn't told her what kind of sandwich he wanted. Looking at the curly haired, red headed woman she said, "I am Rayne Douglas’s new assistant you wouldn't happen to know what he normally gets here, would you?" She watched the girl with a hopeful look on her face.
Nodding the woman said, "Sure his other assistant Grace, always got two of the hot turkey and Swiss. Is that what you want?"
Nodding Cadance said, "Yes." Her shoulders relaxed with relief. Waiting for their food, she texted Jacie. She knew her friend would just be getting to work by now. She worked the evening shift at the restaurant.
"What are you doing girl? She texted.
Soon her phone buzzed with an answer. Just got to work. How’s your first day?
Great! I think I’m gonna like it a lot. :)
Good. Gotta go talk to you tonight.
Putting her phone back in her purse she continued to wait for their food. When they called her name she grabbed the sandwiches paid and turned to leave the shop.
"Well, well. If it isn't dear cousin’s new assistant." Sebastian said. He stood right behind her and she'd almost rub into him as she'd turn.
Stepping around him she nodded, and continued walking.
"What no hello?" he asked grinning.
Ignoring him she walked out the door. Rushing down the street as fast as she could, she soon arrived back at the office building.
Going back up in the elevator she soon arrived back at her desk. Setting her sandwich down on her desk, she placed her purse with it. Turning she grabbed the paper wrapped sandwich for Rayne and walked to his door.
The door stood slightly open, she tapped and it moved further open. HE sat behind his desk, talking on the phone. Seeing her there he waved her in and motioned for her to set the sandwich down on his desk.
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Randy Komisar, Kent Lineback