“Why do you want me to quit?”
“I don’t want you around Jeff Hamilton, for starters. He came by my office and told me he was trying to get you into bed. Oh, and when you are picking up your clothes sort them. Give some thought to what I would enjoy seeing you wear, and give the rest away. I assume you know I don’t want you pleasuring yourself when I’m not around.”
“Of course. Can I get your breakfast?”
She brought me bacon and hash browns, which were very good. I got dressed, and went into the office. I had noticed an empty office across from mine, sharing a waiting room. It had been Chett’s. Then I had Macy tell Ben I was on my way. Once in his office, I said, “I have an idea. I met Macy’s wife yesterday. She is an accountant and CPA, and was at Allied until they went under a couple of months ago. I am thinking I bring her in and put her in Chett’s old office, making her part of my personal staff. She won’t cost as much as Chett, and we can share Macy, so we will save some money, and I think she could do most or all of what Chett did.”
Ben mulled it over for a couple of minutes and then said, “I like it. Also, I heard a rumor that you might be getting back together with Mary? That would be great if it’s true.”
“I might be. She is on trial right now. Oh, and tell the board that while I know I could get three million, I will be happy with half that. Final offer.”
Ben smiled and said, “They have given me the authority to settle this within limits they set. My upper limit was four million, so we will go for half of that. I will tell them you knew you could get more but wanted to be fair. That makes me look good, too. Oh, and your official title is now Executive VP for operations.”
“Sounds good. I will let you know if Helen comes on board.” When I got back to my office, I told Macy, “Get your wife on the line, please.” A couple of minutes later Macy said, “Helen is on 3.”
I picked up the phone. “Helen, how are you? I am calling to see if there are any more ambushes planned that I should know about. Also, I am making some changes here in my office staff, and I have two openings. Could you come by later today to discuss it? Make an appointment with Macy.”
When I got off the phone with Helen, Macy and Cynthia magically appeared in my office. They looked worried. Cynthia said, “Are you really replacing us?”
“Oh, I guess you eavesdropped on my phone call. You also brought Mary over to my new place, even though you knew I had a restraining order against her.”
Macy chimed in. “One of us listens to most of your phone calls, unless you say it’s private. It is usually Cynthia, because she is your personal assistant.” She emphasized the word “personal.”
Cynthia then said, “I believed that Jeff guy when he was here, so Macy, Helen, and I went to your old house that night and talked to Mary. Your dog was there, so we knew none of what she told you was true. She couldn’t get past what she had done and felt she no longer deserved you. Helen surprised me when she told Mary she had to be punished. Then she spanked her. Mary actually felt better after the spanking. Then Helen gave her a list of tasks she would have to perform before we would take her to see you. Helen told her she had to get her hair done, pedicure and manicure, a Brazilian wax, and some good quality under things. She told Mary that she would be inspected on Sunday morning before we would allow her to see you. The kneeling with head to the floor was another thing Helen told her to do.”