“I’m not awkward. Are you awkward? Because I feel fine. Great actually. Rip-roaring and ready to go.” Her smile grows wider. “Oh yes, I’m rip-roaring and ready to go as well.” “Great.” I stuff my hands in my pockets and rock on my heels. “Because I think if we keep everything super professional, we can make the most of this situation. Possibly excel as the best boss/assistant relationship.” “Wouldn’t that just be fantastic,” she says. “Imagine the accolades we could win by not being awkward but rather rip-roaring professionals. People around us might be so impressed that they write to the
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