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from H.R. stopped him in the hallway just before he entered the office to tell him something. Alyssa watched their interaction, while pretending to read a file. She couldn't make out what they were saying, but the woman pointed toward Alyssa and then Jack started walking toward her. Alyssa held her breath for just a second and before she knew it Jack was standing at her cubicle.
        "Well hello there, early bird." Jack Coleman said with a smile. He was even more handsome up-close. Alyssa noticed that he had bright blue eyes and a dimple on his left check.
       "Hi," Alyssa managed in a weak voice.
       "My name is Jack Coleman and I am one of the partners here. My father is one of the founding attorneys. What is your name?"
      "I'm Alyssa Snyder, Sir."
        "You're a paralegal? Where did you go to school?" Jack asked while still sporting that incredibly sexy smile that just made Alyssa weak in the knees.
        "I went to Tripton Legal where I received my Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies degree and my certifications," Alyssa said trying to sound as professional and confident as she could manage.
       "Well my father is planning to retire next year and I will be taking his spot as the name partner. When that happens I will need my own team and I am always looking for some good paralegals. I have been told that this is just your second day here and you are already showing initiative, confidence, dedication and professionalism. These are the qualities that I am looking for. I'm going to keep my eye on you and see what you can handle."
       "Mr. Coleman, I would love to be on your team," Alyssa said with a little too much emphasis on the word "love.'' Then she blushed a little bit.
       "Good," he said then he winked at her and walked toward his office. He looked back at her and smiled before opening his door.
        Alyssa couldn't believe it; Jack had actually talked to her and was already consideri ng her as one of his paralegals! She was so happy that she was floating on air. Quickly she made herself go back to work. The only way she was going to get that opportunity, was to shine in her work performance. She was determined to do just that, too. She would do anything to be near him, to get to see that smile and to lose herself in those amazing blue eyes. Once again Alyssa had to bring herself back down to reality and try to focus on her work.
        Alyssa did manage to focus and over the next few days she was given several new tasks, each one a bit more challenging than the last. She did not see Jack very much during that time, but she figured that he must be testing her. Pushing her to see exactly what she could handle and what she couldn't. A couple of times throughout the week she saw him in passing. He would offer her a smile and sometimes a wink or a passing greeting but not much else. Alyssa began to worry that she wasn't doing as good of a job as she had thought.
        Then on Friday, Jack stopped by Alyssa's desk and he told her that he was really happy with her work performance and that when he was finished with the case he was currently working on, he would bring her in to help on the next one. Alyssa was thrilled. She thanked him for the opportunity. She wanted to talk to him more, but he was on his way to court. She dreamily watched him walk away. She couldn't wait for the day in which she could walk by his side, get his coffee, and maybe even have lunch with him. Maybe someday she thought to herself and then she gathered up her things and left for the day.
        When Alyssa got home there was a desperate sounding message from her mother on the answering machine.
        "Alyssa? Are you home? I really...really need you to come and see me this weekend," her mother's voice sounded shaky and upset. Alyssa heaved a deep sigh and she tried to call her mother back. There was no answer. Alyssa tried again to reach her mother by phone, but after several attempts and a few hours had