Margaret is due back from maternity leave soon. Which means we don’t have to work together for that long. I should feelrelieved, but for some reason that I can’t explain, I’m feeling the exact opposite.
From: Tomás Ramos
To: Sarina Tesoro
Subject: Apologies
Ms. Tesoro,
Sorry I missed you after the closing. I had to attend to other matters that required me to work out of the office before my other scheduled meeting in the boardroom. If you are done with the files you can head out for the day.
Tomás
From: Sarina Tesoro
To: Tomás Ramos
Subject: Re:Apologies
Sounds good. I just finished. See you tomorrow.
Sarina
From: Ralph Vize
To: Tomás Ramos
Subject: Office
Ramos,
Stop by my office.
From: Tomás Ramos
To: Ralph Vize
Subject: Re: Office
Be right there.
I barely get through the door and Ralph is diving right in. “I believe a thank-you is in order.”
“For?”
“Your new paralegal.”
I bring my palm to my forehead playing it off like I’m being absent-minded.If only he knew the half of it.“Yes, of course, thank you. It’s been a while, and with my caseload being what it is…”
“She’s Michael fucking Tesoro’s daughter.”
“Yes, I know.”Don’t remind me.
Ralph stares mystified, as if I’m supposed to pick up on information he hasn’t yet given.
“I don’t need to remind you how poorly Colorado went.”
“No, you don’t. It’s kind of difficult to deliver a proper pitch to a client when they refuse to show up to the meeting.”
