The Secretary

Previously published as Behind Closed Doors.

Today a new secretary started at work and I don’t trust her.

Something is off with Megan Pearson, I can’t put my finger on it.

Megan’s gaze is unwavering and blatant, her dark brown eyes follow my every move. I feel a chill whenever she's near.

My husband and I are lawyers who work together. Even he thinks Megan is lovely. But I know she wants something from me.

A week later we have a barbeque for our neighbours. And guess who’s there. Megan. She’s moved in next door to us.

She’s crawling under my skin like a parasite.

She wants to take everything that’s mine. But maybe I’m tougher than she thinks.