Guess who it is? Turks! Yes, a real business meeting! OK, might not mean much to some people but it’s been a few long years since I had any sort of one-to-one business meeting. When I came in this morning, Friday, Alice dropped by to say I had to call Turks right away, and when I did he asked if I was free for lunch. ‘I’ll need to check my diary.’ I blushed crimson which was a bit wasteful because he couldn’t see me. ‘What time?’ ‘Twelve?’ ‘Twelve midday. Um…’ I flicked through a Baby Bits catalogue (the nearest thing to hand) in what I hope sounded like a leafing-through-diary kind of way. ‘Yes, er, I think I could fit that in.’ I made my voice as efficient and brisk as possible. ‘Just need to reschedule a couple of things.’ ‘Good. I’ve a client-based meeting this morning, so my phone will be off. As long as you’re sure?’ ‘Sure I’m sure. Twelve it is. Bye.’ I click off. ‘Nudge nudge, wink wink, say no more,’ someone whispered in my ear.
