Office Drama: Secretary’s Dilemma and Double Life Exposed
Scene 1: The Initial Confrontation
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Secretary: Hello, Miss. How can I help you?
Sally: So, you’re his secretary, hmmm? Anyways, I would like to meet James. Where is he?
Secretary: Sorry, Ma’am. I’m afraid I can’t help you with that. He is in a “Do Not Disturb” meeting. But I can schedule a meeting for you tomorrow afternoon if you want.
Sally: Seriously!? You must be new here. Don’t you know who I am? I’m his wife! Oh my god, this is ridiculous!!!!
Secretary: My apologies, Miss. I will try to reach him. (Takes the phone and calls the boss)
Secretary: Hello, Mr. James?
The Boss: Didn’t I tell you not to interrupt me? I am in a very important meeting!
Secretary: Sorry for bothering you. I just wanted to inform you that your wife wants to meet you right now.
The Boss (worried and scared): Oh really? Alright, I’m coming right away. (Talks to Sally) Wait right here. I’ll be back just in a moment. (Goes to his wife) Hello, babe. Is everything okay?
Sally: Yeah, yeah. I just need some money to go shopping with my friends.
The Boss: Okay, just take my credit card.
Sally: Thank you. You’re the best husband ever. (Leaves the place, giving him weird looks and saying to herself) Why is he acting like that?
Scene 2: The Secret Deal
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The Boss: Listen to me carefully. I have something important to tell you, and I really need your help.
Secretary: Sure. Is it a work thing?
Boss: No, it’s about my personal life.
Secretary: You’re cheating on your wife, aren’t you?
Boss: Honestly, yes, I am. But how did you know?
Secretary: Let’s just say I have my instincts.
Boss: Anyway, I want you to cover up for me.
Secretary: What?? This is insane! I cannot believe this. No, I’m sorry, I can’t accept it. I don’t want to be involved in this, please.
Boss: What if I tell you that I’m giving you a 15 percent pay rise? Will you accept it?
Secretary (hesitated): Uhmm, maybe. Why not?
Boss: So, are you in or not?
Secretary: Alright. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.
Boss: This is my second phone number. Only use it for emergencies so that even if my wife or Lucy gets suspicious, she wouldn’t find anything on my phone.
Secretary: Okay.
Scene 3: Lucy’s Suspicion
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Secretary: Good afternoon, James’s office.
Lucy: Put James on the phone. Now.
Secretary: I’m sorry, he’s with a client.
Lucy: You said that yesterday. And the day before.
Secretary: He’s very busy lately.
Lucy: Busy… or hiding?
(hangs up)
Secretary (to herself): I hate this.
Scene 4: The Breaking Point
(Lucy storms into the office while James is out)
Lucy: Where is he?!
Secretary: He’s… out with a client.
Lucy: Liar!
(loud, in front of everyone)
How much is he paying you to lie for him?!
(Office goes silent)
Secretary (humiliated): Enough.
Scene 5: The Resignation
Secretary: James, I quit.
James: What?! I can give you another raise!
Secretary: I don’t want dirty money. Do your own lying from now on.
(She leaves the office)
Secretary (voice-over): I chose a job with no lies and no secrets. You’d do the same… wouldn’t you?
Scene: The Truth Revealed
(Sally walks into the office and freezes. Lucy is already there arguing with James.)
Sally: James… why is she here?
Lucy: Wait—who are you?
Sally: His wife.
(Lucy slowly looks at James.)
Lucy: You said you were single.
Sally: And you said you were “working late.”
James: I can explain—
Sally & Lucy (together): Don’t.
Scene: United Against Deception
Sally: Same lies. Same excuses.
Lucy: Wow. He didn’t even try to be creative.
(They look at James.)
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James: I deserved that.
Sally: You did.
Lucy: We’re done.
(They turn to each other.)
Sally: Coffee?
Lucy: Coffee.
(They walk out together.)
James (alone): …I messed up.