Behind the Desk

"Lola!" Kascie, Taye's older sister shouted when she looked up from her desk. She jumped out of her chair and hugged Lola.

"Hi Kase." Lola said, hugging her back.

"Are you here for the job?" Kascie asked, sitting back down. When she got an affirmative answer Kascie smiled. "It's been a while Lola. How have you been?" Kascie asked while taking Lola's resume.

Lola shrugged. "I miss Taye more each day. But I'm surviving I guess."

"Are you busy over lunch?" Lola answered by shaking her head. "Want to grab a bite to eat? We have so much to catch up on."

Lola said she'd love to have lunch with her just as the lawyer walked out of his office. He was an older man, just beginning to gray. He had warm eyes and a kind smile. He held his hand out for Lola and she shook it with a smile on her face. "Do you two know each other?"

Kascie nodded vigorously. "She was my brother's wife."

He nodded. "I'm sorry." He said quietly. Lola appreciated the gesture. "I'm Donald St. Thomas." He said after a few moments. "Please, come into my office Mrs. Knight."

Lola followed him down a hallway that was adorned with pictures of a variety of people. He caught her staring at them and explained that they were foster children he and his wife had taken in. Lola smiled again. She liked this man. He seemed very kind to her.

Lola left the office feeling almost happy an hour later. She promised to be back at noon to meet Kascie for lunch. After getting into her car she made calls to the other places she'd sent her resume. She thanked them for the opportunity, but she'd just been hired some place else. They thanked her for being considerate and calling them.

After the calls were done, Lola drove to the mall to buy some new work clothes. She had to look more professional, and besides, shopping always made her feel better.