The Negotiation part I

"Pleased to meet you at last," the head of HR said as she stood and held out her hand in greeting.

"You too," Paula replied with a smile as she took the offered hand in hers, holding it just that little bit longer than was considered appropriate. 'My eyes are up here' she thought to herself with an inner smile. 'But the girls don't mind, and nor does Mummy, you just keep loooking, sweetie.'