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y head is banging. It's just 8 am, but I have to get up now becaus

more. I am exhausted. I came in late last night from the bar. I had taken the booze so much When it is 8:30

e my bath after arranging what I'd wear today. I settle for a dark blue suit and my

r breakfast. When I'm done bathing, I apply my lotion and

, my housekeeper who comes in

and?" I ask her in concern. He had a

hank you," she says as she p

eat my meal of bacon, sausage, eggs

t. Thank you, Leah. This is

offee. It's almost time for the interview. I can't be late

to help. "I'm off, Leah," I bid her goodbye while car

me as I come down. "Good mor

the car. It's almost 9:30 am. If I don'

t fast," I instruct him while he increases his speed. By 9:5

ow I make my money. I take fast strides to the elevator

ere my office is. The elevator dings, and I come out

offices are for my top workers. I bring

e can enter the office except they have a copy of the card and since I keep it well. No one can have a copy. My secretary com

n average height woman with pale golden

n a tone meant for business. I need to get down to business.

e couldn't get across to you yesterday, sir

'm confu

it is essential. Calls are a no-go area for me. I'm not too fond of calls.

es then. "Oh," I utter, recollecting w

s alright. 12 it is. Bring me the ledger I was wo

sweat that have made a room on her forehead. I

____

s, "Can the fourth person come in now

I expected to have such an excellent portfolio. I l

ocelyn Gbone Di

one," she replies t

. Why did she have to have such a tempting résumé?

now I'm not going to waste my time with her. S

sit. I'm sor

my office. Her stilettos made a quack sound after her. I smile, calling for the next interviewee. Her resume might be g

s a beautiful young lady. "Now, thi

s pretty impressive, and she's beautiful. Maybe I'll