by Cat Mann
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“Excuse me, Ari, I’m heading out now.”
A quick glance at my computer screen showed me it was five past six.
“Are you sure you’re making the right decision?”
“Undoubtedly.”
“What is it you are doing exactly?”
“It’s silly ... I am just pursuing a… passion.”
My eyebrow rose in question making Fauna obligated to elaborate.
“I feel a little cheated. I wasn’t supposed to be some girl who answers the phone. I was supposed to be someone else, do something else with my life. This job was never supposed to be a forever thing for me. I got what I needed from the position and it’s time to move forward. Thank you for everything.”
“You’re welcome. Good luck. You worked hard, we're going to miss you around here.”
“I’ll miss you too, Boss. But I’ll be around. Now, I have a huge binder put together for the new girl. It holds the answer to any questions she may have about you and the job. All of the external numbers are listed in there as well as in the computer. I included a detailed sheet of how you like to keep your calendar, appointments, meetings -- everything. Ava is number one on the speed dial and your mother is number two. If there are any questions, I added my cell number so don’t hesitate to call … or email me … or you know, whatever.”
“Take care, Fauna, and good luck. I hope you get what you want.”
“Thank you. I will.”
