Working with Trista

Day 1:

I had just started my new job; only a month in and so far it was ok. I was laid off months earlier and forced to start working in a temp firm. The hours were all right, the pay was reasonable, and I couldn't complain about the commute. I was told this position could potentially turn into a full-time role if all went well during the 3 month "probationary period." The marketing department I was temping in was made up of all women so that was a nice little perk. This story is about one of those people and my first business trip.

I had met Trista on my first day, while she wasn't my boss on the official org-chart, I did take all my work direction from her. She was definitely one of those people you notice from across the room, at least I sure had. She was probably in her early 40's, but you couldn't tell by looking at her. She had a very intimidating personality though, and I wasn't sure what to make of her at first. But I did enjoy admiring her from a distance.

I thought I hit the jackpot when my boss told me I would be flying to Las Vegas with Trista for a convention our company was participating in. As it was explained to me that my main duties out there would be helping her set up our display, taking down our display and checking in daily to see if our sales staff needed anything, but for the most part there was a lot of downtime. I couldn't wait. I had been out there once before, and loved it. This time, not only was the company paying for it, I was going with the gal I somewhat had the hots for in the office. I figured worse case, I could see her in a bikini by the pool one day, best case she might let her guard down a little, one thing would lead to another and we'd have one fun night or two together. I mean after all, as the saying goes, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" right?

The day before we were to fly out, her and I went over what we needed to bring, she told me to bring a couple of dressier outfits for going out to dinner, she told me to bring some clothes I could get dirty while we were setting up the displays, and she reminded me not to forget to bring something to wear at the pool.