Taking One for the Team: Chapter One

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I work at a shipping firm. Mainly I just take orders from my boss, then tell others what she wants. Usually, the moment she comes in, she heads straight to her office, closes the door then calls for me over the intercom. Then the barking begins.

Today I looked up at the time. Four minutes from now, the doors will open up, and she will walk in. As usual, I had her coffee ready, the sales reports…