My skin was covered in a silky white shirt and a black pencil skirt. My feet clicked down the hallway and my wrist was wrapped in a gold watch reading 0400 on it. A smile was on my face and my head was held high as I returned to my job on time. The only thing I had to do was follow Lex Luthor around and give him what he needed, when he needed. We have a cute bond of friendship that grew over the 9 months that I have been alone.
I got a subtle flashback as I put on an earpiece so I could be paged a little easier when Lex and I were separated. It didn't take long to cough as a way to take the thought out of my mind. Then, a man walked in with a smile and a clap of his hands.
"Sweet, sweet, Genevieve. How are you this early morning, my dear?" Lex strolled in and I handed him a coffee and we walked alongside each other. I had one as well and took a sip as we rushed down the halls.
"Pretty peachy, actually. Slept well. And you?" He sent a pleased nod towards me and blew on his coffee.
"Oh, I slept dandy. Thank you for asking!" There was something about the way he acted that sent a blush to my face most times he spoke. The man seemed to always look as if he was panicking in the inside but smiling on the outside. Other workers began to spill in the building and passed us with a smile. We smiled back and made it to his office.
"Hmm... what do we have to do today?" His feet were propped on his desk and his arms rested behind his head. I quickly got out my agenda and looked at what was discussed with me over phone.
"The chairmen of a chain called ChemCourt called yesterday to remind you about your meeting with them at 1600 today. After that, you said you needed to speak with Randy who works in the stocking department and Sue at the desk." My confidence was high today and I was wondering what was in my coffee. Lex's hand went to his forehead and tapped it lightly, shutting his eyes for a second. "I really wouldn't know what to do without you, Genevieve." There goes the red in my face once again. "Send me Randy, please." He folded his hands together and I nodded, quickly going out the office doors and down three flight of stairs.
Randy was in a big room, looking at papers and matching them with boxes and checking a list. I called out for him and he sent a frustrated sigh before smiling and walking to me. "Yes, ma'am?" Randy's voice was quivering and it always made me nervous. I liked the man though. He was very sweet.
"If you could get someone else to do your list or put it off until later, please follow me to see Mr. Luthor." His eyes widened as I said this, my voice stern. Just about everyone was scared of an undiscussed meeting with the big man upstairs. Soon, he handed his papers to someone and told them to put it somewhere safe before following me.
Once we got to the office, I opened the door and Randy walked in. Lex turned around in his chair and instantly poured a glass for Randy.
"Oh, sit, sit. Have some water, you look flushed. Only at 7 o'clock must I add. Has everything been shipped in?" Randy was nervous and a bead of sweat seemed to appear on his forehead. I watched him while standing next to Lex.
"Yes, sir. At least everything to far. May I ask why I am here?" Lex scooted up in his chair and coughed.
"Of course! Ask anything, Randy. The reason you are here today is actually to tell you that you will be promoted to manager of stocks and that your pay will be increased by.... Oh gosh without my notes near me I never remember. Oh! An extra $50 an hour. This does make your new paycheck come in biweekly, however." I wrote this down on a notepad just in case something were to happen or Lex would forget to get onto telling his guys about when and how much to give this man his money.
Randy stood up and smiled, shaking Lex's hand. The second he had left, I pulled out a bottle of hand sanitizer for Lex. It's none by everybody but he is a slight germaphobe.
"How rude of me not to ask. Would you like a cigar or something to drink?" Lex always had these amazing cigars that we would smoke almost every single day and of course I wanted one.
"Cigar, please. It's a pretty laid back day, Lex. What are we going to do to pass the time?" I bit off the end of my cigar and he did the same, lighting his up. I was handed the lighter to smoke mine and as I did, the burning sensation caused a memory of smoking while Joker drank. It's always the little things.
"Hmm, it isn't busy at all. We should dance!" He got up and with the cigar in his mouth, used a remote to start up some jazz music. I laughed as I watched the man move his arms and legs in a side to side motion. My drag on the cigar was long and I held my inhale for a couple extra seconds before blowing it out.
My laughter filled the room as I sat there, being very entertained by Lex and his oh so great dance moves. Once our cigars we out, he grabbed my hands as we did a little salsa-like dance. I was spun around and then pulled to Lex as we swayed to the more calm part of the song. It ended and I awkwardly walked away from him. There were too many good feelings about that and this was strictly work.
He noticed my awkwardness and then looked at his watch. "It's 0847 now. Do you think it's a reasonable time to call for the talk with Sue?" I nodded and without being questioned, went to get her.
The day ended at 2100 and I think it's safe to say that Lex and I are both very exhausted. He offered to drive me home and I accepted it. When we got to my building and walked up the stairs, I decided to talk to him.
"Hey Lex?" He looked towards me. "I think you should be a little easy on Sue." His face became full of confusion. "She is going through a divorce." I had to clarify as we turned to my floor.
"Well, how do you know?" We came close to my door and I laughed.
"She doesn't wear her ring anymore and I see her crying a lot and filling out papers, secretive papers. Just... I'm not telling you how to run your business but try to be a little more calm when you speak to her, yeah?" We stopped at my door and he smiled brightly at me.
"So observant. Just another reason as to why I like you so much!" A kissed was placed onto my cheek and then he said goodbye. I was left standing still at my door.
