In Duffs We Trust

Chapter 16 Busy Bee

Claire sat behind the large chestnut desk in her new office. She definitely need a touch or two to make it her own. When she has arrived that morning dressed a black pencil skirt that hugged every curve she had and a dark purple blouse with four inch heels she wasn't expecting everyone to stare. She had wondered if her choice of clothing has offended anyone but then as she entered her office she was greeted with a huge bouquet of pink roses and a new assistant.

"Good Morning Miss Andrews" the young assistant with blonde hair spoke.

"Please call me Claire, your name?" She asked as she sat her bag on the desk.

"Sarah Westwood Miss Claire. I am your assistant " she smiled behind thick black glasses.

"Very nice to meet you Sarah."

"Thank you, same to you as well. I have your schedule for today and I can also take your lunch order for this afternoon" she smiled handing Claire a piece of paper.

Claire glanced it over surprised she was so busy already with even a break for lunch. She sat it on her desk and turned back to Sarah.

"Okay Sarah, let's modernize the schedule a bit. Instead of typing it everyday which I know you do and I am really thankful for that, let's set it up for you to email me the schedule in the morning. That way it's less work for you. I will pick up a tablet on my way home and that way we can just set everything to go to the tablet. Articles for proofing, current stories, stats, etc."

"Of course, thank you. I can run and get you a tablet when I pick up your lunch if you like?"

"Really?"

"Of course, it's no problem at all."

"Well, thank you" Claire smiled at her.

"Of course, also is there anything else you would like for your office?" Sarah asked.

"Actually yes, but I will bring those things tomorrow."

"Are you sure? It wouldn't be any trouble."

"It's fine. I could use a good cup of coffee" Claire smiled as she moved to the roses.

"Coming right up. Those were delivered this morning" she smiled.

"I know exactly who they are from" Claire laughed.

"A husband?"

"Oh no" Claire laughed.

"A boyfriend" she smiled.

"He seems like a sweet gentleman."

"He is" Claire smiled softly.

"Okay, I'll let you set up, and I will get you a cup of coffee and then we can work on the schedule" Sarah smiled.

"Sounds great" Claire spoke and moved to her desk grabbing her phone.

She quickly sent a text to Tom.

The flowers are beautiful. Thank you!

Suddenly a ping went off alerting her of a new text.

I am glad you love them. One more day to go love...

Claire smiled and sat her phone down on the desk. She had a lot of work to do and sure enough in walked Sarah with a hot coffee and muffin.

By lunch time Claire was starving and already done with her schedule. She had proofed the new magazine articles, covered the beauty sections, also placed ads for remaining magazine as well as approved the current cover and even pre set the future entertainment section for next issue which she would write from the set of Tom's new movie Crimson Peak.