He looked like he could hit me now. The only thing saving me was that this was my very first mistake.I explained how my girlfriend wasn't working and ...e need the money. He said "Why isn't she working? What did she work at?" I explained how she used to be a secretary. Alan told me his secretary is going on maternity leave next week and he'll need someone. I wouldn't be surprised if that was his baby too. I told him I'd talk with Donna when I get home and thanked him. I couldn't believe I was. He evil sun came through the window, waking me from a peaceful sleep. I rolled over on top of my phone and picked it up.“Thanks for last night. I needed it. Miss you The end result was his platoon became honor platoon every week from the second week through graduation. Jake earned the respect of his fellow soldiers by always being one of them. He could have avoided KP and fire guard duty because he was an acting NCO, but he chose not to. Nor did he let his temporary rank go to his head. What really made him their hero had nothing to do with soldiering, however. No, his legend was made at mail call.As soon as Jake had gotten his unit assignment, he wrote. It probably had people in it, Vivian decided, and maybe a phone she could use. If not, it would at least provide better shelter for the night than a car on the side of the road. With these thoughts, the young woman started walking purposefully through the field. I must be a ridiculous sight, she chuckled to herself. In her neat dark grey pinstriped business suit - a skirt that went just past her knees and hugged her wide round hips rather tightly, a cream silk blouse and a jacket - she had to.