She’s Just A Stand-in

Out loud, he said, ‘I just knew you’d be a good fit for our company. Seeing how you’re getting along with your colleagues, I think I made the right call. I’m sure you’ll do amazing work.’ The interim Telecom Sales Group Leader was convinced Kira was going places. It wouldn’t hurt to get on her good side. Kira offered a grateful smile, a little embarrassed by her boss’ gushing praise. ‘Um, I’ll leave you to it then,’ Paul said as he turned to leave. ‘Once again, welcome aboard.’ ‘One more thing, Mr Flenderson.’ ‘Yes?’ ‘I was just wondering…’ Kira bit her lip. She hesitated for a moment, before working up the courage to ask, ‘Does the president visit this floor often?’ Would Austyn be surprised to find her here? It was his company. She didn’t tell him about coming here to work. Would he be ticked off when he found out? Kira hoped that day would never come. Paul mistook her trepidation for anticipation. ‘I’m sorry, that’s not going to happen. We’re on the twenty-eighth floor. The presiden