She must have read my disappointed expression as she gave a little smile and said, ”Naomi is busy, will I do?” I'm sure she read my face then, cau...sed she laughed heartily and chortled, “If only you had a mirror right now. Never mind, the Marquessa would like you to have breakfast with her, if it's convenient.” After assuring her I'd be right there I finished dressing and went searching for someone to tell me where I was supposed to be. It took almost ten minutes to find someone, another maid. I noticed how snuggled close they were, and just assumed that it was due to the frigid weather. The wind was blowing lightly, but the chill was creating noticeable frost on my windshield. As I continued to follow them, I heard muffled giggles coming from the young woman. Pulling up along side the couple, I saw for the first time that the young man had his hand inside her coat and was fondling her chilled nipples inconspicuously.I felt a rush of heat wash over me with the realization of what was. “Any particular time suit?”“My mobile number is written on one of the notes,” Stuart whispered. “Text me when you are ready. Any weekday evening after 8pm would suit.”She nodded as if giving the matter some consideration.“Tomorrow night then, but I’ll text to confirm.”Stuart nodded and picked up his coffee cup, thankful to be holding something to shield the erection in his trousers.As he sat at his desk drinking his coffee, he replayed the short interaction over and over again in his head. He. Per Melissa’s instructions to me, the out of town neophyte, I tipped the doorman. ‘Always tip the doorman.’ She would say like a mantra. Inside the privacy of my apartment, I tore open the envelope and read the enclosed letter. ‘Dear Ms. Lowry, The College of Liberal Arts is pleased to offer you the position of Instructor in the English Department…’ I gaped at the letter in wide eyed disbelief. My first job in the academic world and only a thirty minute commute from my apartment. The.