John whispered to Gene, ‘She can Amazon fuck me anytime.’
‘John, do you wish to share? I could not hear you.’
‘Nothing of import, I told Gene this is all crazy.’
Ben shared, ‘I feel so inferior. She is so smart; courtroom savvy and she can kick anyone’s ass! If I had any doubts about working for her, I am totally bought in. I love her — uh — her management of the firm.’
Max’s turn, ‘I saw Jim rushing Laura. Lately he has been acting crazy so in a way I was not surprised. I was paralyzed, I should have grabbed him, but I didn’t. I feel so ashamed. She has been so good to me, so much better than Robert. Sometimes you wish you can replay life. I should have grabbed Jim and saved him from the pain.’
Jenny asked, ‘Anyone else?’
Ralph said, ‘ I don’t, other than say I hope I can stay. You don’t find a leader like her. ‘ He looked over to Jerry.
Patrick — who was almost in tears blurted out, ‘You can’t learn this kind of stuff in a courtroom. You can’t learn this type of stuff at school. You can’t learn this type of stuff in most companies. I am blessed to work in this firm — Laura’s firm. Who else could handle what we just saw? She is one of a kind. She did it with such professionalisms who could doubt her intent — make this firm great. If she can handle what just happened. She can lead us to do anything.’
***
Julie would be heading to her son’s tennis match right now so instead of calling I texted, ‘Julie, I don’t need tomorrow’s meetings anymore. I just took care of it. I will fill you in tomorrow. I am not going to change my plans with Jamie, however. How could I pass up a ride on the G700? Have a great evening, I hope Julian wins tonight.’
Now I really need some wine.
***
‘Georgios, good to see you again! Thank you for escorting my Aunt Laura and carrying everything for her. I take it no problem with payment approval?’
‘No sir, no problem at all. Ms. Laura introduced herself as your aunt which was good enough for Dad. Didn’t hurt that she is so beautiful and charming.’
‘Could you please put everything over by the wine bar? It is…’
‘Yes sir, I know where it is. Oh, I am sorry I didn’t mean to sound so…’
‘Georgios don’t worry about it. How is the soccer team doing?’
‘Sir, we are in second place. We are in the playoffs! We continue to appreciate greatly your sponsorship of the team. The uniforms are the best in the league and the practice facility you built for us has helped us hone our skills.’
‘I am sorry I haven’t made all the games lately. One of my out of country businesses needed an extreme amount of attention. I understand that when you make the playoffs, you have to go to another city to play in the tournament?’
‘Yes sir, we are doing fund raising activities like car washes, handyman jobs, and GoFundMe projects to raise the money.’
‘Georgios I will talk to your manager. Whatever money the team needs to travel and stay in the city, I will pay for. I will try and make the games, but I can’t guarantee that.
‘Oh sir, that would be awesome! Thank you, thank you!’