The Morrisons Ch. 23

"I know you said we'll need a couple of business suits and I'd really like your assistance at the shop where you and Ms. Thompson go." Taffy said with a voice of confidence.

Connie sat up straight in her chair and said, "I'd also love to thank you for this opportunity to be a receptionist. I always thought big bosses only paid attention to the higher ups and not the people at the bottom. I'm so glad to have met you this morning; I wish it would have been under different circumstances."

"I also want to take advantage of the program you described when you get it implemented. I'd like to make a career in accounting. Oh, and I'm also interested in you assisting me at the shop so I can get the right clothes for the job." Connie smiled as she finished talking.

Taffy spoke up saying, "Ms. Thompson was very helpful showing us the suits and other items you helped her pick out. She also told us you are very helpful when it comes to choosing items that will not be seen by anyone else. Ms. Thompson mentioned if we asked you for assistance, we'd have to be discreet. Mr. Morrison, I can be very discreet."

"Me too!" Connie added, "I can be very discreet when it comes to asking for assistance."

"So we're all on the same page, I also can be very discreet especially when dealing with sensitive matters. Because of my position with the company, I have to be careful what I offer so it's not taken the wrong way. I hope both of you understand." I said.

Taffy spoke up saying, "Yes sir. I understand and I want to reassure you that you have nothing to worry about with me and I'm sure Connie will agree. I will gladly accept your assistance and advice without any repercussions. I will promise you now, if you are worried about sexual harassment, please vanish the thought."

Connie was quick to say, "I agree with Taffy. Both of us will be discreet and respectful of your position."

Taffy continued, "I saw how you cared enough for both Connie and I, and you didn't even know us. Yet, you still went the extra mile to stand up for us, this morning. Pardon me for saying this sir, but Bart could have easily kicked your ass."

"He's been our boss since we've been here. He's always made sexual comments about our ass and tits and talked about sex in front of us. He grabbed our ass and our tits almost all the time. He never touched my ... you know ... down there.

"He always called us fucktards and worthless cunts when he thought we didn't work fast enough. The other guys we worked with weren't as bad as Bart, but they used to join in with him at times and called us names. We endured all that and we never filed any sexual harassment against him."

I spoke up quickly saying, "I told you this morning, don't ever let anyone do that to you again, I don't care if they are your immediate supervisor or not. I want you to remember if you can't handle the person who is abusing you, get someone who can. Let's get back to the business at hand. Bart is gone and will never be back."

"If you don't mind, I'd like each of you to be very specific and tell me in what way you would like me to assist you so we don't have any mixed signals. I don't want to do anything which would make either of you uncomfortable."

Taffy was on a roll so she continued, "As I said before, Ms. Thompson was very helpful showing us the suits and other items you helped her pick out. Especially the lingerie items no one else will see, beside those of us in this room. If I'm not being too forward, I would like for you to help me in the same way. I would like your assistance choosing some panties and bras. I fully understand I should model them for you to get your valued opinion and I'm willing to do that. Mr. Morrison you'll get to see more of me than my parents have seen of me in many years."

I smiled at Taffy but looked at both young ladies seated in front of my desk before saying, "I am willing to assist you but I don't want you to think I'm leading either one of you down the garden path, so to speak.

"Oh no sir Mr. Morrison, I don't feel threatened in any way and I have a strong feeling after watching you this morning, if I told you no, you wouldn't force anything upon me. I will feel a little weird the first time I model a set of panties and bra for you but that will pass I'm sure." Taffy exclaimed.

Connie was nodding her head up and down the whole time Taffy was speaking. When Taffy finished, Connie said, "I'm not going to repeat everything Taffy said but I feel the same way as she does. I will do whatever it takes to get started as a receptionist. I also want your help choosing the right clothes to do the job, including some lingerie that I'll willingly model for you and seek your opinion, which items look good on me. I've never had a male help me shop for my underwear before, so I think it will be fun."

"Mr. Morrison, I know you told me this morning I don't have to ask you if it's all right to ask you a question but may I ask you a personal question?" Connie inquired.

I thought about her question for a moment before I said, "Connie you may ask me your question but if I find it too personal, I may choose not to answer it."

Connie said, "Ok, fair enough! What I'm wondering, since we've had health class, and both of us have only had limited personal experience with a guy, if we model panties and bras for you, aren't you going to have a problem to take care of? I mean ..."

"Connie, I am a male and yes males are inspired by partially clothed or nude females. However, if you are wondering if I would try something with either of you, the answer is no. I have a wonderful family who take care of all my needs. I'm not a young buck who has to go around putting his finger into everything he sees. I don't want you to take this the wrong way, both of you are very beautiful young ladies, I don't care what you are wearing or not wearing, you are safe with me. I have been known to protect people especially those who need protection."

"Do you have ESP too? How the hell did you know what I was going to ask?" Connie exclaimed.

"I only want to assure you, you can trust me. I might be the boss where you work but above all, I am also a father to a young lady, not much older than both of you."

I looked at Beth and she was all smiles. I looked back at both girls and said, "If you want to go during lunch, we can go over to the shop and select a couple of suits for each of you. They have a tailor in the shop and we can have him tailor your suits to fit you properly. When he's finished, we can have the shop deliver the suits right to my office so we won't have to wait for them. You'll have your suits before the end of the day. You can start your new duties tomorrow morning."

"While we're out, if there's enough time and if you're interested, there's a wonderful little lingerie boutique here in the city where I take my wife and daughter. They have a rather large selection of brand name lingerie." I finished saying.

Taffy and Connie were all smiles as they sat in their chairs and looked between Beth and me.

I looked at Beth asking, "Do I have any other meetings this afternoon?"

Beth excused herself and went into her office. When she returned she was looking at her calendar before she said, "No sir. You don't have any meetings but there are a couple of people who've requested to see you today. I didn't schedule them because of the way our morning started and I didn't know what was going to happen."

"Very well then, we'll go shopping and when we get back, I'll have you make the appointments with them for later this afternoon. Call Kelly and let her know we are going out for lunch and then call Joe Bailey and tell him to bring the car around the front in a half hour."

Beth left to go into her office and the two young ladies remained seated in front of my desk. Taffy spoke up saying, "Mr. Morrison, I personally want to thank you for all the help you were to us this morning. Although I didn't like the way we've been treated, I didn't think anyone would listen to me since I'm young and fairly new with the company. After this morning, I'm determined to make a career with this company if you'll have me for that long."

"No one deserves to be treated like you two have been. I advised my department heads this morning to let their people know that I won't tolerate that kind of behavior in this company. Both of you deserve a chance to show what you can do and I'm going to give it to you. I hope you won't let me down."

"I have to make a couple of phone calls, would both of you step out into Kelly's office for a few minutes." I asked.

I watched both young ladies get up and walk out of my office. As I was reaching for my phone, it rang. I picked it up and Kelly said, "Mr. Morrison, Mr. Banks is on line one for you."

I clicked over to line one, "Hello Tom, what did you find out?"

"Dan I just got off the phone with my son and he told me both he and his wife would be able to take the trip. Both of them cleared their calendars. So, all six of us will be going."

I said, "That's great Tom. I still don't know where we're going but I know I asked for a private beach area, if that's any help to you. I'll have to get back with you on the departure time when I get it from Beth. I'll be talking to you soon Tom."

Beth knocked on my door and peeked inside; I motioned for her to come in. She walked behind my desk, leaned down and gave me a kiss. She admitted, "I didn't tell the girls anything other than you helped me choose my clothes. I wanted to clear that up with you while they weren't in the room. I did tell them any conversation we have, has to be kept in the strictest of confidence. That's why they told you they could be discreet."

"If you want to take them to the shop, I'll try to steer them into allowing us to see them model anything we help pick out if you want me to. I think both of them are rather cute. I think the tailor would love to see them naked but at the very least in bra and panties." Beth finished saying.

"Maybe we'll buy you another suit while we're at the shop." I said with a huge smile spreading across my face.

Beth returned my smile, "You know Dan, that tailor would love to measure this body again."

I smiled at Beth, "If I had a chance, I'd love to measure that body but with a different type of measuring stick."

"Yummmmy, I remember your measuring stick and I'd love to have you check how deep you can get inside me." Beth purred.

"I sent the girls to Kelly's office. Before we go shopping, I think you should prepare a couple of confidentiality statements for everyone to sign. You can have them come to your office and help you write it so they think they've contributed something and it's their statement to us."

Beth smiled at me, "Yes sir, I'll have them come to my office and help me. We'll have everything ready for signatures in a few minutes."

"Joe is going to be out in the front in a half hour so don't be long." I said as I watched Beth walk back towards her office.

As Beth was leaving I turned to my computer and typed a memo about the college program I wanted to implement and the conditions under which I'd like to see it run. I sent it out to the members of the board. Also I sent them a memo with the name and address of the Veterans Homeless Shelter and asked them to consider a sizable donation, especially since they were a non-profit organization.

I was just finishing up when Beth knocked on my door and peeked inside. She asked, "Are you ready to review this confidentiality statement with us so we can get going?"

I told her to bring in the young ladies and have a seat. Once the young ladies were seated Beth handed me three statements. I read each statement, which all basically said the same thing, except the names were changed. All three forms were already signed by each of the young ladies and Beth, and the third blank was for my signature.

I looked up at Beth first then moved my eyes left to Taffy and finally to Connie. Both girls were a little red faced but both of them sat straight in their seat and looked directly at me.

Taffy's paper was on top so I asked, "Taffy I'm going to ask you three questions. Is this your signature on this statement? Do you understand and agree with what the statement says? Finally did you sign this paper willingly?"

Taffy blushed a little deeper red before she said, "Yes sir, Mr. Morrison. I am eighteen years old and I can make decisions for myself. I understand that my asking for your help may include me being in an ambiguous situation. I signed that form knowing full well, at the clothing shop, you will most likely see me less than fully dressed or even nude. I wasn't threatened or forced to sign that form. I also understand the need for discretion will be most important. By my signing that form I agree not to disclose any activities which may occur in your presence, not only today but anytime."

I looked at Connie, "Connie, is this your signature on this statement? Do you understand and agree with what the statement says? Finally did you sign this paper willingly?"

"Yes sir." Connie said, "I signed that form willingly without anyone forcing or threatening me. I'm also old enough to make decisions for myself and I understand there's a dire need for discretion in any activities we do. I wanted the signature lines for both you and Ms. Thompson on each form so all of us agree to be discreet. I want a long career with this company and I don't want anything I do today or in the future, if something more should happen, to be used against me at some point. Sir, I am ready to do what it takes to start my new job and I want to start off on the right foot."

I sat and looked at both young ladies before I said, "Both of you are old enough to understand there is a double standard in this world. Males are nailed to the wall at the first hint of any allegation of sexual harassment. That could be career ending even if the allegation is later proved false. I want to reiterate that any assistance I give either of you, I don't want to be construed as sexual harassment. If both of you are absolutely sure you would like for me to assist you at a professional level, I will."

"Taffy, Connie, both of you are wise beyond your years. Not many eighteen year olds are planning their future. Most are concerned with partying, not that that is a bad thing. Everything in moderation, I always say. I'm proud to add my signature to these documents."

"Mr. Morrison may I speak freely?" Connie asked.

"Yes, yes you may Connie." I answered.

"Sir, I watched you closely this morning when you stood up to our boss. I'm not sure what you were thinking. He was clearly larger than you and could have hurt you. I was scared he would do something to us once he got past you. Mr. Morrison, I want to say it took a lot of guts for you to stand up in his face and not back down. I want to work for a man who, in the face of adversity, will stand his ground and let the chips fall where they may. Sir, I will work hard for you and I will make you proud."

"I believe both of you will work hard. I can see the sincerity in your faces. I started at the bottom and yesterday I was promoted to the top job of this company. I know what it's like to struggle and work your way up. I am a firm believer that everyone deserves a chance. Today, starts a chance for both of you to prove you can do any job given you, to the best of your ability. Beth, would you please make copies for Taffy and Connie and keep the original for our file?"

"By the way," I said, "I know what it's like to go shopping with females. As I said, I'm married and I have a teenage daughter. So shopping with the three of you won't be that much difference other than you're not related to me."

"Mr. Morrison," Taffy asked, "We came in really early this morning to get everything moved out of your old offices into the new ones ... well ... if we're going to go shopping, do you mind if we take a few minute to run down to the locker room and take a quick shower. I promise we won't be that long. I don't want to put this dirty body on display in lingerie ... I hope you understand."

"I understand." I said, "I believe in being clean myself and I wouldn't want to embarrass either of you by making you go as you are. Beth do you think it would be ok for them to use your bathroom to take a shower? I'd offer one of them my shower but I don't want the young ladies to think I'm trying to separate them."

Beth smiled at both young ladies and said, "Sure Dan, I'll show them where everything is."

"We'll be very quick." Mr. Morrison, "We promise. Honest!"

"Remember, our driver should be waiting so let's not keep him too long." I said with a chuckle.

"When you get them settled in your bathroom, please come back so I can check with you on your progress for the weekend." I said to Beth.

Beth came back in five minutes with a huge smile on her face. She looked at me saying, "I believe we have two young ladies who are committed to making a career, working for this company. I remember those early days when I first started and this young man offered me an opportunity to be his secretary. The older version of that young man is still offering opportunities to advance."

"Thank you Beth, I really do appreciate the acknowledgment but that's the way I am. I truly believe everyone deserves an equal chance."

"Ok, on this weekend, I've chosen the place, all I need to know is how many are traveling so I can make reservations. I contacted Captain McGrath to give him advance warning we were going to travel on Friday. I told him you suggested we only needed Linda and Jenny for flight attendants and Jerry the chef. He told me he'd contact them. I explained to him that he and his crew will have to share a cottage." Beth stated.

"For Tom's side there will be six of them including Brenda. On my side there will be five of us, including you and Kelly, even though I haven't asked Kelly yet. I'll ask her later and surprise her. If my addition holds up, that would be a total of fifteen people. I want to fly out of here as early as we can on Friday morning so we can have most of the day to relax and do what business we have to do."

"This will be a working weekend so you will be taking your laptop with you. Brenda, Kelly and you will be working together so you two can get more information from her. I will be doing the same with Tom. Are you going to let me know where we're going or are you going to keep that a secret?"

Beth smiled at me, "Because you're a nice guy, I found some private luxury beach cottages on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Each cottage sleeps four guests but I image if we use the maximum number of guests in each cottage, they will make it kind of crowded. Besides, Tom's son and his wife might want a cabin to themselves, being a young couple. The information says the cottages are located on a private beach. The information doesn't say if there will be other cottages nearby or not. I suspect if there are nearby cottages, other people will be out on the beach also. However, I'm sure it won't be crowded like a public beach. How many do you want me to reserve?"

"I don't know how the weekend will develop and I think you're right about Tom's son. So I think if we reserve six cottages that should be plenty of space for us. I want to have space for the pilot and flight crew, I want them to be with us on the beach. Please make sure the cottages are next to each other." I added

"I read on the web page there are six cottages in a cluster. Ok, I'll go to my office and make the reservations right now. I'll call Captain McGrath so he can figure out what time to leave when I get the reservations made." Beth said.

Beth was gone almost fifteen minutes and when she came back, Taffy and Connie were following her. Beth confirmed the reservations were made. She told me the travel time from the airport to the cottages takes almost an hour, depending on traffic. She told me she contacted the transportation company recommended by the resort and she needed to call them back with our arrival time. Beth told me Captain McGrath would be calling her cell when he had the departure time all set. I suggested we work on the rest of the trip when we returned from lunch.