feeling”.  Sandy’s office phone rang.  She saw that it was Mr. Franklin Roth from the caller i.d. “Why in the hell….hold on a moment I’ve got to take this call” Vicky tried to give Sandy privacy as she took the call.  Vicky looked around Sandy’s office.  She noticed pictures of kids on her desk and on her walls.  She didn’t think Sandy had any kids.  She wondered who they were.  All Sandy kept saying was “ok, ok, that sounds good and finally Vicky and I have already worked that out”.  Vicky was drawn back into the conversation when she heard her name.  After Sandy hung up the phone she looked at Vicky dumbfounded. “I didn’t know you knew Franklin Roth” Vicky shrugged “I don’t know him personally.  We’ve actually never met.  I spoke to him on the phone once.  I think he knows my boyfriend.” It felt a little weird saying that word “boyfriend”. Maybe it felt weird because Vicky wasn’t so sure the term actually fit.  They were seeing each other but since it was so new she wasn’t exactly sure what they were. Sandy’s tone changed again to the all so familiar iciness she was known for “I didn’t know you had a boyfriend.  I thought you were single?  Anyway, he wanted to make sure that you had the day off to take your daughter for shots.  So, whoever this ‘boyfriend’ of yours is he pulled some major strings on your behalf”. “Sandy, I didn’t ask him to do that I’m sorry.  We were talking and trying to figure out what I was going to do about the shots.  Jay works in the sales department I never would have suspected he could even do such a thing.  Now that I know I’ll be much more careful with what I say around him.  I don’t want to take advantage of anyone either him or you”. Sandy truly believed Vicky and decided to let the matter drop.  She actually liked Vicky.  She was a breath of fresh air.  “I think we’ve cleared up a lot of misunderstandings today.  Thanks for coming in to see me and being honest. You don’t get that a lot around here” Vicky smiled “Anytime you need someone to talk to Sandy please don’t hesitate.  I can be a good listener”.  Vicky left the office and realized it was time to pack it up and go home.

Chapter 12

“Ok Jason, fill me in on the details that I haven’t been able to glean from the file I’ve had pulled on Ms. Martin.  I know she’s worked here for about a year.  She seems to be a dedicated employee.  There is nothing in her file that would raise any red flags thus far.  Oh, wait a minute; I do see one big red flag.  A sexual harassment lawsuit!  Are you sleeping with this woman?” Jason coughed nervously “Franklin, I’m not going to respond to that unless the legal department calls asking for that information.  Anyway, remember our last conversation? The one where I told you I was feeling unsatisfied?  I think Vicky might be the answer to some of the unsettledness I was feeling.  I know it’s sudden.  We’ve only been seeing each other for a few weeks but….I think she could be the one”. “Jason are you out of your mind? How could you possibly know that? Other than the mind-blowing sex she obviously gave to you to make you lose your damned mind, you two have NOTHING in common.  What do you really know about her?  She’s a mother.  Are you ready for an instant family?  From all appearances she’s never been married, never attended college, and is a customer service representative!” Jason was really annoyed “There is more to a person than just what you can quantify on paper Franklin and when did you become so judgmental?” Franklin never minced word and that’s what Jason loved most about him but today it was annoying “Look, let’s get serious here.  You can’t believe it will be easy for her to fit into your world or for your friends to get used to you dating a black woman.  Be honest, other than President Obama how many black friends do you have or even know? Scratch that even he’s bi-racial.  Not to mention your father would have a heart attack.  He’s already planned your merger I mean marriage to Bridget.” Franklin had to laugh a little about the last bit of information regarding his nuptials to Bridget. “Frank, what does color have to do with anything?  You know I don’t care about that and those who do can go straight to hell.  I know that Vicky would have an adjustment period but she is smart and kind. She makes me feel like I’m suspended in air when we are together.  I get excited just thinking about her.  I want to explore whatever connection it is that we’ve found.  I am going to see where it goes.  If my friends and associates won't support me then maybe they won’t be in my life” Franklin rubbed the back of his neck “Jason you know I don’t care about color either but I just want you to be ready because there are those who do.  I’ll support you no matter what I just want you to understand what you are in for.  You have social obligations, business meetings and dinners with other wives. Just ask yourself if you think Vicky can be a partner in all of it.  Would she even want to?  You obviously had some doubts about something because you didn’t even give the girl your real name.  Jason, all I’m asking is that you take some time and think about this before you make any big decisions.  Don’t rush into anything.” Jason knew he needed to slow things down with Vicky.  Franklin did have some valid points that left a lot for Jason to think about.  Mostly, would Vicky want to be a part of his life

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