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The knock on my door distracts me.
"Come in."
"Sorry to bother you, Sir, but this just came in and it has to be done today," Samantha says as she hurriedly sends me a bunch of files.
"Today? But Scott should have sent these long before now."
"I know, Sir, and he apologizes. I just got off the phone with him now and he said he'll call you in a few..."
The phone rings.
"That's him, Sir."
"Ok. Thanks, Samantha," I sigh and bring the receiver to my ears.
"Mendez! How's it going?"
"Cut the crap, Scott. What's with you messing up my schedule and pulling me into a tight and impossible corner? How the hell am I supposed to read these and get them signed today?" I say, trying my best to control my anger.
Scott is the co-founder of Scott and Howard Industries, an investment bank that we have been working with on a huge deal. Scott is an amazing businessman and partner, but he has a knack for pulling crazy stunts like these last-minute projects.
"Look I know you're mad and you have every right to be, but trust me when I say that this was completely out of my hands. The board took forever to approve this and we need to get it to the governor tomorrow. He's leaving for France at 4 pm, and won't be back until next month. By then, everything would have gone to shit."
"You know I hate working tight deadlines. I need more time to go over this."
"Um ... do you have to do it alone? If you and your analyst take tonight to go through it, I'm sure you can get it done. Look I'm really sorry to put you in this position but there's no other way. I spent two nights preparing this."
"Fine but you owe me a long list of favors, Scott."
"Yeah, sure. I'll make it up to you I promise. Thanks, man. I'll send someone over to pick them up tomorrow morning, ok?"
I think for a few seconds and dial Amanda's office number. I wish I didn't have to make her work all night but I have no choice.
"Yes, Sir?"
Her sweet voice makes me smile. I love to hear her call me ‘Sir’. I shake my head and try to remember why I’m calling her.
"I'm sorry to have to tell you this, but you'll need to work late today."
"Ohh ... um ... how late?"
"Very late. Possibly all night. You and I need to go over the deal with Scott and Howard Industries tonight. We have to get this on the governor's table tomorrow. I'm sorry about this but it has to be done tonight. I'll drive you home as soon as we're done and you can take tomorrow off to rest."
"It's ok, Sir. I understand."
"Great. Can you come to my office now so we can make a start? The sooner we start, the earlier we can get it done. I've asked Esther to clear your schedule so leave everything you're working on. This is a priority."
"Aye Aye, Captain."
I grin and hang up, eagerly awaiting her arrival. It would be nice to spend some time with her. I wanted to get closer to her and although this was definitely not what I had in mind, it would give me a chance to be with her alone.
***
"Wow! It's 12:45! We've been at this for the past seven hours," Amanda exclaims.
"Yeah. At least we’re through with it. I didn't even think we would finish this early," I reply with relief. I pick up the pizza boxes we ordered some time ago and go to throw them in the trash.
“Hey, where are you taking those?” Amanda asks.
