In Duffs We Trust

Part 9 Questions

Claire was deliciously sore and couldn't keep her smile at bay. She had wished Tom could have stayed in bed with her all day but he had work and so didn't Claire.

Claire sat at her desk finishing up the final parts of her article for the magazine when she was snapped out of thoughts.

"Claire, can I see you for a moment?" her boss called.

Claire hit send on her laptop and stood making her way to her Boss's office.

"Yes sir?" Claire smiled as she walked in closing the door behind her.

"How many time have I asked you to not to call me sir" David Grinned at her.

"You know, I was raised to say it David" Claire smiled at him.

"Yes, I know but damn. I'm not much older than you" he chuckled.

"Touche'" she laughed.

"So here is the deal. We have been working together for over 8 yrs and in that time you have become one of the best in our Magazine. Your articles are amazing and have earned you some serious attention."

"I know, but where is this going David?" Claire asked leaning closer.

"You know our Magazine has a sister company in London correct? We had discussed you taking a position there?"

"And?" Claire asked intrigued.

"You have been offered the Publishers position Claire" David smiled proudly.

"Shut the front door!" Claire gasped and covered her mouth quickly.

"I'm serious! Congratulations" David smiled standing up and moving to hug her.

Claire couldn't believe it. Being Lead publisher was always her dream and now it was becoming her reality. She loved London. It had always been her favorite place and now she would be living there.

"I'm flying you out first thing Wednesday morning. I want you to meet the current publisher and see how he runs the show as well as the company itself."

"That sounds great David. What am I looking at as far as moving time?" Claire asked grinning.

"2 weeks?"

"2 weeks is perfect. Gives me time to find an place to live and make arrangements."

"Claire, I am so very happy for you. You have earned this plus the company pays for moving expenses which you know and the pay is well, excellent" he grinned.

"Even better" Claire smiled at him.

"Here is all the paperwork for you to start in as well as financials etc" David handed her the manila envelope.

"Awesome, the article is finished and in your inbox. I'm gonna head out. Lots to do. Call if you need anything" Claire said hugging David once more before making her exit.

"Enjoy your trip. I'll be in london in a month to check how you are settling in" David grinned.

"That will be great. We will get drinks" Claire smiled at him.

"I'll hold you to that peach" David chuckled.

"Oh lord, not that again" Claire laughed.

"Yes mam' " he grinned.

Claire smiled and went to her desk grabbing her laptop, and bag. She had so much to do and very little time to do it.

Claire finally reached home about 30 minutes later after stopping to grab lunch at her favorite mexican restaurant. As she climbed the steps she saw a fresh bouquet of White roses waiting on her. She smiled and plucked the card from inside. She unlocked her door before grabbing the roses and taking them inside. She sat them down on the table as well as her belongings before sitting down to eat.