Everything for Her(40)

I decide to wait until I get to my desk so I have some privacy. I slip my phone back in my bag. I say good morning to people getting on the elevator and ride it up to my floor. Once I’m there, I greet Linda and see that I’ve beaten Eric to work again. That makes three days in a row now. Skyler is hanging up her bag as I say hello to her, so she must have just gotten here, as well.

“Morning,” I say, testing the waters with her.

“Hey. Did you bring your lunch today? I forgot mine,” she says, and I take the opening.

“No, I was running late. I forgot mine, too. Want to eat in the cafeteria?” I offer, hoping she’ll say yes.

“Sure. That new salad bar was dope yesterday. I’m in.”

I smile as I sit down at my desk, happy that my work friendship is back on course. I don’t know what rocked the boat yesterday, but it seems Skyler respects hard work, and I can understand that. Especially when working with someone like Eric, who seems to be skating by.

Taking a deep breath, I pull my phone out and tap on my text messages. I see only one from Oz, and disappointment hits. I click on it, and then I smile.

Oz: If you’re reading this, then I’ve surely died and gone to heaven. You, my gorgeous Mallory, are more stunning than my pathetic words via text are able to say. Grrrrr.

I imagine the sound of his growl. It makes the ache between my legs return, and I think about the orgasm I apparently gave myself in my sleep last night. Jesus. I send him a quick text, thinking he’s probably in a meeting. The time difference is so vast, I don’t know what he’s up to.

Me: Good morning! I’m happy to see you liked the pictures. Maybe I can get some in return today? I’ve yet to see what’s under your sexy suits. I miss you... XXXXX

I slip my phone in my bag and get to work. It’s a busy day, and Linda has given us some new information to add to the statistical data we’re going through. It’s more busywork. But I’m happy to be here and happy to be a part of the team.



Right before noon, Linda comes over and gives each of us a breakdown of a new program they’re integrating and asks if any of us are familiar with it. I did some side projects for data research in college and it was one of the ones I used. Linda actually beams at me when I tell her, and I think it’s mostly because she won’t have to train me on it. She puts me in charge of our intern team. I’m to explain to the others how to use it in order to maximize the program. We all agree to break for lunch and then come back afterward to start. Just before I grab my bag to go downstairs, there’s a ping on my computer alerting me to a new email.

From: YourOz@gmail.com

Subject: Long day...

Hey, baby. I got your text. Sadly, work has been brutal today, and I’m only now getting a break. I see it’s lunchtime for you. Are you still planning on staying in like I asked? Please tell me you are. You know I worry. I want some alone time with you tonight...your time around 8? Give me the all clear, my sweet Mallory. I ache for you.

Love, Oz.

I know Skyler is waiting on me, so I type out a response quickly.

From: MSullivan@OsbourneCorp.Net

Subject: RE: Long day...

Heading to the cafeteria now... I’m sure I can clear my schedule for you tonight ;)

Miss you more!

XoXoXoXoXo Mallory

After I hit Send, I lock my computer and grab my bag. It’s a quick lunch because Skyler wants to get a jump on the program and doesn’t want to slow down when I have to explain it to Eric, as well. When we get back, we hit the ground running and don’t stop until Linda walks over to us.

“Hey. It’s after five. You two need to get out of here.”

“Really?” I look down at my watch and see that she’s right. Eric had said he was going to the restroom a while ago, but it looks like he never came back. Skyler and I have been plugging away all day, and I guess we got lost in our work.

“Good job today, ladies. I’m really impressed with your work.” She smiles at us before turning and going back to her office.

“Thanks for the help today,” Skyler says as I gather my things.

“No problem. I’m down for sharing information if it makes it easier for everyone.”

We take the elevator down together, and I see Paige in the lobby before me.

“Hey, Skyler, meet my roommate, Paige. Paige, this is another of the interns, Skyler.”

They shake hands and say hello, and I’m reminded of how Paige acted yesterday with Joel. But then I remind myself that she doesn’t like men.

“Yeah, I think I’ve been invited out with you guys tomorrow night, right?” Paige says, looking at me.

“Oh, good. Guess I’ll see you then. You two have a good night,” Skyler says, and takes off.