Free Lex (Unconventional Hearts) by S.K. Logsdon Page B

button on my phone, I buzz Daniel.
    “Yes, boss?”
    “Daniel, I need you to make sure you speak to
     Kim and have her purchase the white single story that’s for sale on
     Elm, I think it’s around fifty five thousand. Kim will know what to
     do. Then, I want to make sure you place twenty thousand in a trust,
     Laura will give you the woman’s name when she leaves. Lastly, I
     want you to take the company credit card and furnish the house with
     just the basics, no more than ten thousand. Do you have that
     down?”
    He replies by reiterating what I just said to
     him and I hang up.
    Turning my attention back to Laura, she’s
     beaming and the gloom that she carried in is officially gone.
    “Thank you, Lex. Thank you so much. She will
     be so happy to hear about this.” She stands and reaches across my
     desk to shake my hand. Instead, I come around my desk and wrap her
     into a big hug.
    Patting her back, I reassure. “If you ever
     need anything Laura, you know I’m here. Make sure she sees a local
     lawyer. Actually, I have a man who can do the job. I’ll give him
     your number and make sure he contacts you right away. Send his bill
     to me once the scumbag is behind bars.”
    “Okay.” She sniffles, as she pulls away.
    Stopping at the door, she turns, thanks me
     and leaves.
    I did my good duty for the day. Now I really
     have to contact the Suit Master. I have a new job for him.
    Sitting behind my desk, I click the reply
     button on his email.
     
    From: Lotionlady319
    To: SuitMaster6979
    Dear: Suit Master
    I’m not sure if you’re generally this suave
     but your ability to articulate words is not only flattering, it’s
     impossible not to lie in bed late at night and think about.
    Sorry I wasn’t able to write back sooner.
     I’ve been rather busy doing research on a new product and line that
     the company wants to create. And… I hope this isn’t too forward or
     wrong of me. But, Laura from The Women’s and Children’s Shelter in
     Heartfair is in need of an exceptional domestic violence lawyer.
     She stopped by my office today, very distraught. I told her I’d
     give you her number to have you contact them. I hope that’s okay,
     spare no expense; I’ll cover the cost.
    How is the new case coming along?
    My hobbies? Hum…sorry to disappoint you, but
     I’m severely lacking in that department. Does work count as a
     hobby? If it does, I do that a lot. I love my job. As for the rest…
     I read, drink lots of tea, shop, listen to music, and watch TV.
     Those are my main go-to’s. Nothing exciting or profound, like sky
     diving, rock climbing, or for people from around here off-roading,
     I’m a quiet person and I like to have my quiet time. Oh… And I
     can’t cook to save my life. My best friend swears I burn water.
     However, I can make one mean cup of tea.
    How about yourself? Any secret hobbies or
     interests I should know about? Like sheering sheep? Or something
     even stranger like eating balut eggs and scorpions heads? Lol… Just
     kidding.
    Maybe your hobbies are as dull as mine are.
     Apparently, I’m like an eighty year-old woman and should probably
     learn to knit. At least that would increase my chances of being
     interesting. Maybe me and all my other old hags could pop out our
     teeth, sip on some tea and chat about the newest knitting advances.
     Whatever those might be. You’re welcome to come along, I’m sure it
     would be a hoot.
    In the interest of me not embarrassing
     myself any further with my strange sense of humor, I shall leave to
     you to daily duties and look forward to hearing from you again.
    Hugs - Lotion Lady
    P.S. Your two quotes were beautiful. Quite
     literally, one of them I knew at first glance. It’s a quote from
     Poe. As for getting into your pants and heart, I’m not sure if
     that’s creepy or flattery, but I’ll accept it as both.
    P.S.S “Three things cannot be long hidden:
     the sun, the moon and the truth.”
     
    Leaving him with a