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My Recent Promotion is Affecting My Libido
“I am so excited to tell you this news, Eze,” said Cora, the director of the laboratory and my boss, an individual that I have known for nearly nine years. We were sitting in her office, facing each other across her wooden desk.
Finally, I thought. Although, I knew the decision had been inevitable. My ascension to the position of client services manager, a belated elevation in my estimation. For I had been more than qualified for years, the perfect candidate for the coveted role. Nevertheless, I had been turned away by Cora twice before, precipitating the equivalent of a deep well inside of me, filled with a cold liquid type of resentment. Fortunately, for me, the third time was the charm.
While smiling, I said, “Oh my God! Thank you. Thank you so much!”
As she beamed, Cora said, “But I haven’t told you the news, yet!”
“Sorry about that, boss. Didn’t mean to intrude on what you were about to say.”
“That’s okay. You have something to be very happy about.”
Cora seemed to relish this opportunity, as if she had been waiting her whole life to deliver this news to me. So why had it taken her so long to do what it seemed like she always wanted to do? I thought. Quickly, I pushed the negative thought to the periphery of my consciousness, for this was a…
