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To: Judith Flores

Subject: Your mouth

Dear Miss Flores:

Is something wrong? Your mouth is giving you away.

Eric Zimmerman

PS You’re the sexiest woman at this meeting.

Without moving my head, I watch him through my eyelashes. I decide to respond.

From: Judith Flores

Date: July 5, 2012, 10:39 a.m.

To: Eric Zimmerman

Subject: I’m working.

Dear Mr.Zimmerman:

I’d appreciate it if you’d let me work.

Judith Flores

I can tell when he receives it. I see him look eagerly at his screen, and how his face lights up. In a matter of seconds, he types again, and I receive another email.

From: Eric Zimmerman

Date: July 5, 2012, 10:41 a.m.

To: Judith Flores

Subject: Mad?

Your words dismay me. Are you mad about something?

Eric Zimmerman

PS That suit looks phenomenal on you.

I stir in my seat uncomfortably. For several minutes, I try to pay attention to the meeting, but then my computer lets me know I have another message.

From: Eric Zimmerman

Date: July 5, 2012, 10: 46 a.m.

To: Judith Flores

Subject: You decide.

I warn you, Miss Flores—if you don’t respond to my email in the next five minutes, I’m going to stop the meeting.

Eric Zimmerman

PS You’re wearing a tanga under your skirt!

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