Part One Of The Double Scenario's I promised Last Week.

The Business Trip: Part 1

Me: Another wonderful day at Jonathan and Company! Morning Paige!

Paige: Morning, Hey John guess what?

Me: What?!

Paige: Well one ... you should probably hold the excitement until you find out what it is but, in this case get really excited because we got invited to attend a conference in Baltimore, Maryland! 

Me: Really?! Oh I can't wait to tell ... hang on! How much?

Paige: Nada! As long as we agree to preview the products shown at the conference they will pay for the airplane, hotel and even our meals.
Me: Great! Then I will have to send my best employees ... Isabella and Lady Katerina. 
Paige: *Cough*
Me: Don't cough me Paige, your my best employee which is why I need you to stay here with me.
Paige: In other words if I go the office will turn into a complete jungle? 
Me: A jungle? I wouldn't let my office turn into (Stops talking and thinks about it before shaking his head in defeat.) Well .... yeah I guess it would get a little crazy around here.

(Lady Katerina, James, Isabella and Luther walk in to start the day.)

James and Isabella: Morning Boss!

Lady Katerina: What's going on Boss you look excited ... too excited ...

Me: Don't worry about me Katerina, just get to work!

Luther: (Complete silence)

*A Few Days Later*

Me: Okay guys gather around (The employees gather around him in the main office.) Well I have some exciting news!

Lady Katerina: Oh no please don't tell me you're purchasing another copy machine for that evil witch to destroy!

Isabella: Who are you calling a evil witch you drooling dummy!
Me: Ladies STOP! (Everyone stops and stares since John usually doesn't raise his voice.) Thank you ... the news is that the company has been invited to go to an all expense paid conference in Maryland!

Lady Katerina: I knew it! And I just know you want me and James to go represent the company right Boss?
Me: Well ....

Isabella: You knew it? What are you physic now? Because I believe the correct word is "Delusional"! You want me and James to go right Boss?
Me: If you just let me explain ....

Lady Katerina: You and James? I don't think so! In case you forgot James is my boyfriend and James doesn't even sit next to you in the office. All you have to talk to everyday is a wall.

Isabella:  Honey the wall is better company than you and I bet James would agree with me. Wouldn't you James? (Puts hands on hips, staring down James.)
James: .....

Me: OKAY ENOUGH! (Once again all activity in the office ceases as John raises his voice for the second time in one day.) Thank you ... again! Isabella and Katerina, both of you just .... (thinking for the right words) you know what? Just SHUT UP for a minute and let me finish.

Isabella and Lady Katerina: Hmph!

Me: Like most conferences the company will only be represented by two people from the office. The two people I have chosen is because they work hard and I believe this will be a learning experience for both of them and without further ado ... the two employees I have chosen will be .........

To Be Continued