Rita, wearing flesh-colored stockings and the white office-bought dress, lay on the bed with her legs crossed and resting on the floor. She gazed up at the overhead light with a hint of helplessness and said, "He's just a playboy. I can't stand him. Answering his calls is pure torture."
"Why not just ignore him then?" Elmer chimed in.
"I can't ignore him. He was sent from the headquarters. Julia said it's best not to offend him, fearing he might complain to the main office. I could end up losing my job," Rita explained.