Taking Courage by S.J. Maylee

Author:S.J. Maylee
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Wednesday morning her life started with speed. In a heap, Janna landed in her office. Within a few minutes she had the day spread out over her desk. Lists were filling up left and right with items to check and cross check. She had a half a dozen follow-up meetings scheduled, and any of those could create an avalanche of problems in the project’s scope.

Coming into a job with only a few days before a presentation was a ridiculous task. This was the last time she'd allow it to happen. Keller got an earful from her late yesterday about the perils of scoping too quickly. He agreed with her of course. When she was done, she felt better, and if she wasn't mistaken, she'd guess Keller felt better, too.

Her office phone rang, and she picked it up without looking at the caller I.D.

“Hi, Janna. How's day three going?”

“Dad.” She didn't need his pestering. “What is it, Dad? I'm going to be late for a meeting.”

“You sound stressed.”

“I'm fine. There's a scope meeting tonight on the project I was assigned Monday, and I have a lot to do.”

“Tonight? Why are they throwing you into the deep end?”

“Well, they think I can handle it.”

He cleared his throat. “I got a call this morning from Harry, down at Shaver Industries. You remember Harry, right?”

“Of course, I remember Harry. He's your fraternity brother.”

“He has an opening for a Project Manager that we think you'd be perfect for.”

“Dad, I have a job. I like being here in Chicago.”

“Sure, today. This opportunity might not come around again. It's the step up you've been waiting for.” He cleared his throat again. “I don't like the way they're setting you up for failure over there.”

“Dad, they are not setting me up.” Janna tugged at the neckline of her blouse. “Now, I've got to finish getting ready for my meeting.”

“Okay, but think about it. Your mother and I want you back home, and I'm not sure how to explain to folks what you're doing in Chicago anyway. First Mike and now this.”

“Thanks for calling, Dad. I'll call you later.” She hung up from the downward spiraling conversation. Fighting with her father got her nowhere. They both ended up exhausted, and he still wouldn't see things other than in his own way.

She didn't know what bothered her more, the job from his buddy or that he’d brought up that no good scoundrel of an ex. She’d keep her promise to her mom. If he called back, she’d continue to make their conversations short.

She walked with slumped shoulders to the bathroom. Sometimes a splash of water helped to unrattle her. Her hand landed on the door, and she heard voices from inside.

“How are things working out for Janna?”

Not one to eavesdrop, she pushed her way into the bathroom and walked to the sink.

“Hi, Janna. We were just wondering how you're doing,” Anne said. Her brow wrinkled with what looked like concern.

“Hi, Anne. I'm doing all right.” She turned to the woman next to Anne.

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