I’ve been in some awkward moments and heard some disconcerting things in my time, but none so much as hearing a declaration of love from MY BOSS!
I was at home, and had been for a week, due to my little girl being sick. We were nearing the end of a lengthy conversation about the happenings at the office, when his other line started to ring. He needed to rush off to answer it and said, “Okay, let me get that, love you,” and hung up the phone.
After the administering of some smelling salts, I realized it was only a result of his haste, he must be so used to abruptly hanging up on his new wife, he said it out of sheer habit. I honestly believe he has no idea he even said it.
Had he stayed on the phone a moment longer, perhaps I’d have come up with a worthy retort.
No thanks, I’m taken.
Can this be considered harassment?
How about a paid vacation?
I’d be honored to be your third wife.
The truth is, I’ve been working for him so long, it sometimes feels like we’re married. Though I doubt he asks his wife to get him a cup of coffee or run to the deli to fetch him a sandwich. And because his marriage is only a few weeks old, I’m sure his new wife looks forward to him walking through the door, whereas I’m standing on the don’t let it hit you in the ass side.
I’m not saying he is a bad person. I’m just saying he isn’t my type. At least not for what he pays me. Maybe for the right price….
No..no no… I’m just kidding. If I were to prostitute myself it would be the old fashioned way – on the street with no commitments.
Really…I’m not serious. I would never have sex for money. Besides, I’d go broke unless I charged by the pound.
But it would be nice to get a raise. You know, one based on genuine appreciation of a hard day’s work.
I’d take that over a declaration of love any day.
