The Assistant

Paige was at work trying to figure out what exactly to do about her situation. She was almost daydreaming as she sat at her cubicle waiting to hand over the things she had prepared for the bosses she worked for. A shared assistant that was one of the best she was in high demand and found that her job now included a few extra people that she was not supposed to work for.

She knew though that she had a good reputation for working. Though she had heard a few rumors about how she moved up the companies ladders quickly. None of them were good. She had ignored them for the most part. She had no desire to give into the demands of the bosses nor would she back down with her other assistants. They had things to do for their bosses.

Giving in to those types of things was not like her. She was there to work and get the job done. She would buy their presents for their wives and girlfriends. She would type everything up. She would answer calls and schedule meetings. All the things she was hired to do. She would not cross that line so many other before her had done.

They were the easiest to look over in the company many thinking there was not much to the job. She knew better. She hated the simple fact. Though she knew this was a great job she had doubts it would be hers for all that long. She knew she would burn out sooner or later. The comments and blistering remarks would drive her to find another job in a different company and she would have to start over there.

She had been with this company now for almost a year. She was proud of that fact. She was now one of the few assistants who knew their place and could hold their own doing what she did. She had moved up not because of her beauty or talents in other places but because she was a no nonsense worker.

She was never late. She took her breaks on time. She filled her desk with work for whomever needed her to work on something. She was willing to stay later to work only. She knew her place at the company.

She was not going to fall victim to anyone’s greed or dirty thoughts. She would continue for as long as she could. She knew that it would not be easy but she was willing to put in the extra work. She had to be rewarded somewhere.

Her goals had changed a few times since she had been in the workforce. Right now she wanted to get out of her crappy apartment. It was cheap but it was in the city where she needed to be. She just needed a few more months working and possibly a bonus or two and she would be free of that place.

Fridays were her best day. Everyone else was ready to go and did the bare minimum for the day. Even her bosses which left her surprisingly pretty much free. She would answer the calls and then transfer them to the correct office for the rest of the afternoon.

“Paige can you come here please?” one of the executives asked as he stood by the opening in the walls for her area. She smiled and nodded as she stood up.

“Of course, sir.” She replied as she followed him to a small conference room. He left the door open knowing how some of the people on the floor would talk if they disappeared. This man was decent in the way he treated her and all the others like her as well. She smiled at the thought.

“What can I help you with sir?” she asked as she looked at him.

“You are being transferred.” He said as he met her eyes. “You were requested by a new executive and you will work for him from now on.”

“What?” Paige asked not knowing someone could do that in the company. Most of the assistants worked for many different managers. She knew this was not the norm here in this one. Who would want her to work for them?

“He requested you and the owner gave into his demands.” The man chcuckled. “His gain is our loss.”

“Who is he?” Paige asked. She wanted to at least know if she had worked with him before.

“Honestly I don’t know.” The man stated as he smiled. “However instead of reporting here to this area you will go to the suites. The new one is being redone over the weekend. That is your new office. You will report to there on Monday.”

“But.” Paige said and then she clamped her mouth shut. She knew that trying to fight this was not going to work. It would be a waste.

“I would start packing up your stuff.” He said as he looked her and watched her reaction. “You can put it in the suite closet so you don’t have to take it home. It isn’t like you are being fired. This is a promotion. Remember that.”

He walked out of the conference room leaving her standing there still in shock. She knew what she had to do. She didn’t want to say goodbye to her walls that went half way. She enjoyed working for many people and not just one. She wanted to stay where she was. However the winds of change were adding to her life. A change and working with one person instead of seven might be easier. It could also mean more money for her.

She could do this. She knew she could.