Lustful Desires

Another tiring day in the office; doing other people’s work again. Don't worry about it though, I love helping out others; it's in my nature. There are people like me around you right? People who bend over backwards to help, people who get bossed around and people who are taken for granted. They're busy with their own work too, but they can't seem to ever say no. Why? Because I'm a first-class people pleaser. I'm Iris Jones. A regular 24-year-old office worker just trying to make ends meet. I moved away from my small hometown to the city because I was tired of my monotonous life. I got this job because of my dad’s prestige and even though I was considered a big deal back home, I was just a regular girl here in the big city. The only thing extraordinary about me is that my name is the most popular name in the office. It was always Iris, Iris, Iris… My plain looks and personality did not help the situation either. Just like this easy-to-use post it notes, they're easy to discard too. To put it nicely; I'm a gentle and helpful person! Well, that’s what I tell myself but in reality, I'm just a coward who is afraid to say no! Oh! And did I mention that I'm still a VIRGIN? Sometimes I wonder if I would ever be able to find a man to rock my world. "Please help me change the batteries, Iris? Also, help me return the books Iris?" "Iris, can you help me to book the meeting room?" "Iris, don't forget those papers I asked you to type up!" "Right! I'll have that for you this afternoon" I tossed over my shoulder to the office manager, Mr. Williams. I rolled my eyes as I thought of how stupid I was, I needed to grow a backbone, or I would surely die from exhaustion. "Although it is convenient to have her around, I don't ever want to be like her" I hear Jessi say. "I could never accept being bossed around like that." Lacy chimed in. They always talk s**t about me behind my back but like a little simpleton, I just choose to ignore it. It was like every time I wanted to say ‘no’, it got stuck in my throat and I start sweating profusely. Being the office pushover was just my curse. "Iris! Go and get some coffee at the cafeteria for us." I hear Mr. Williams call out menacingly. "NOW!" he shouted causing me to jump. I felt my cheeks heating up in embarrassment as my co-workers giggled behind their perfectly manicured hands. "Right away, Sir." I say while dumping the large stack of files on my desk. I scurried through the narrow walkways between the compact cubicles towards the cafeteria. In order to get paid I have to put up with the yelling and shouting from Mr. Williams and while my family had money, I wanted to make my own money and it doesn't grow on trees so who am I to complain right? I was so caught up in my thoughts, I didn't notice the door in front of me, the door made a loud thud when my head and body collided with it. I could feel the gaze of my co-workers piercing my back, I hurriedly ran out of the laughter filled office and dipped into the waiting elevator. I sighed loudly in exasperation, Welcome to my life! ************** I have just finished up the papers for Mr. Williams and I honestly don't know why he can't do this by himself. But why would he, when he had the perfect ‘yes woman’ around to do his job for him? I pushed myself up from around my desk and headed to his office to hand him the papers. "Oh Ms. Jones, I’m glad you are still here." I bet you are I thought. I plastered a bright smile on my face to hide my annoyance. "Yes, I just finished the paperwork you asked me to do!" I responded in fake cheer. I had mastered the art of hiding my true feelings about my work environment. "Great! Great!" His eyes darted around the cluttered office and landed on his unkempt bookshelf that was decorated with discoloured files and crushed papers. He looked like he had something to ask me but was really hesitant. His large round stomach rose and fell quickly, another indication that he was nervous about whatever he was going to say. "Is there anything else you need Mr. Williams? If not, I'll be leaving now." I said, getting ready to leave his office. All I wanted to do was go home and have a nice, long shower then go out with my friends. "Actually Ms. Jones, there is something that I would like to ask you." He started slowly, "The CEO of the company is joining us tomorrow and he is looking for a new assistant." He paused briefly before continuing, "And I happened to volunteer you as his new assistant." Excuse me! He did what now! I struggled to keep the smile on my face. Why would he pick me? Out of everyone in the office, why me though? "Sir, why me?" "Because you’re the only one in the office that I can trust Ms. Jones." I've been at this company for how many years now, and he's saying all of this at this moment. ‘Grow a pair and say no Iris!’ my subconscious taunted. “Honestly, I really don't even know what to say, Mr. Williams,” I said slowly. I could feel my armpits dampening already. "Just please think about it. And if you consider taking this new position, please be here tomorrow morning at 8 am sharp." "Okay, I'll think about it Mr. Williams." I responded as I turned and walked out of his office. This man pudgy old man made it seem as though I had a choice in the matter, but we all knew that it was a done deal. "Have a good night, Ms. Jones."