In Duffs We Trust

Chapter 17 T.G.I.F

Claire awoke an hour before her alarm. She smiled and jumped from the bed. Tom would be home today for the weekend and she had every intention of taking full advantage. She went down stairs and made some coffee and then climbed in the shower. She shaved everything that needed shaving, buffed and polished from head to toe. She went to her closet and pulled out the skimpy underwear and bra she had bought with Sarah in fire red. She didn't care for thongs too much but this set was too cute to pass up. She slipped them on and then the bra which fit like a glove. She then dug out a pair of black pressed slacks and a red silk button up top to match. She dried her hair and pinned it up in a beautiful French braid before doing her makeup. She grabbed a pair of red heels and slipped them on.

After a quick glance in the mirror she cleaned up the bedroom and made the bed. Once everything was perfect she made her way downstairs to a waiting coffee pot. She filled her cup and packed her things for the day. She gathered up her bags, coat, and purse before making her exit.

After a brisk walk with the cool morning air, she arrived at the office just as Sarah was pulling in.

"You are early this morning" Sarah called to her.

"Gonna be an early day today. Tom is coming home for the weekend" Claire smiled.

"Sam too" Sarah grinned.

"Looks like early days for us. How about we cut out around 4 and go get mani and pedi's? My treat" Claire smiled.

"Sounds wonderful" Sarah sighed and grabbed a few bags from Claire.

"So what's on the schedule for today?"

"Just a meeting with the staff, a few articles to go over, and pre work for the next issue."

"That will be done before lunch easy enough" Claire smiled as they entered the elevator.

"That it will" Sarah grinned.

After exiting the elevator to the 18th floor they made their way to the office. Claire sat the bags down and began to unpack them.

"A coffee machine?" Sarah laughed.

"Not just any coffee machine. This is Louise the Keurig. This is my life support" Claire laughed.

"Dunkin Donuts coffee?" Sarah asked confused.

"Oh it's what feeds my crack coffee addiction. It's so good! I had to order about 6 box's since it's not available here. They should be here next week" Claire grinned like a kid in a candy store.

"You my friend have a problem" Sarah laughed.

"Just wait till you have a cup" Claire winked.

"That good eh?"

"The best!"

Thirty minutes later, Claire and Sarah smiled. Her office looked more like her. She had a soft pillow and throw draped over the small love-seat in her office. The coffee pot was set up with a carafe full of k-cups, she even bought some simple coffee mugs as well. She had brought a few pictures that she had kept on her desk of her brother, his wife and kids as well as a few of her travels with David and Curtis. The office was professional but had a girls touch as well.

"The office looks so inviting and pretty too" Sarah spoke from the door.

"Right" Claire smiled.

"Okay, cup of coffee and we are off to the meeting" Claire grinned fixing her and Sarah a cup.

After a few minutes they gathered up the stack of papers and cups in hand making their way to the large board room.

As Claire entered the room she took a quick glance around as she made her way to the front of the table. She sat her cup down and began to pass out the papers.