The Internship Chapter 10

It was just after 2:30 when I returned to my desk. Trina's coffee cup was on my desk and she wasn't around. I went downstairs and made another cup of coffee. I made myself one as well. When I returned, I checked my voicemail, email, and calendar again.

I typed up the voicemail message and Team messages and three different documents that referred to the Development Program, two of them had my name on them for consideration. Sheila had endorsed one of them.

I opened the Development app on my new company phone and began conducting a little research. There was a brief summary on the main page, and below it was a notice.

(For additional information contact your immediate department head. You may also log in with your company email address and password to request additional information. All information must be approved by the department leader or a senior executive before issuance.)

Click here for benefits and compensation information about this exclusive program. All approved candidates are required to complete the program!

I clicked the link for the benefits and compensation information. I had to log in twice with my email address and password and my PIV card on my company computer.

There was almost no information on the specifics of the program, except for life-changing development, leadership, and empowerment training. It was a two-year program.

An additional $50,000 a year to start

Bonuses every 3 months of $ 10,000 for staying on course with the program. A $500,000 bonus for on time or early graduation from the program.

A clothing stipend for $30,000 a year, including priority selection at the Seirens department store.

All student loan debt is paid for.

All development graduates are given first consideration for promotions before being posted after 3 years of employment with the company.

All elective surgery is 100% covered.

Full medical, dental, and optical insurance after retirement is fully funded at no cost to the employee.

The incentives and benefits were very tempting. I was already considering it and I didn't have a clue about what was involved. All I knew was that it was highly classified. The benefit package was almost too good to be true!

Trina walked in as I was typing up a message. I was in the middle of typing so I didn't stand up.

Coffee is on your desk Ms Trina! I said.

That's very thoughtful! Thank you, Jacqueline!

You're welcome! I said.

Trina

I picked up her coffee cup and took a sip. It made her smile. Jacqueline hasn't even been working a full first day and she has already made two perfect cups of coffee, typed up almost two days' worth of memos and messages, and a couple of reports.

An alert flashed on my computer. Jacqueline was researching the Development Program. It made me smile that she was interested in the program. Sheila mentioned that Jacqueline had asked about it.

Trina, with Sheila's assistance, carefully selected Jacqueline among two other candidates. The candidate had to be exceptionally intelligent, educated, and of slight stature. Trina didn't want a macho muscle man for a position in her division. Too much ego and testosterone would ruin the project. Too much was at stake.

Jacqueline was perfect! Intelligent, ambitious, open-minded, and very accepting of suggestions. Trina had pushed him in the interview process. The young man didn't break. He had a calculating mind and was very articulate with his answers. Only six other candidates fit that bill, all of them were getting along with Jacqueline.

Trina didn't want to wait for the full three-month internship before inviting her to the development program. Trina wanted Jack to become Jacqueline tomorrow! If the Nanites were fully successful it would be the beginning of the biggest breakthrough in medical history since Penicillin or the polio vaccines.

Trina was emotionally invested in the development program. Her little brother committed suicide at the tender age of 16. He came out to their parents as being transgender with her encouragement. The loving and understanding parents Trina looked up to turned heartless towards her sweet innocent little brother.

Both of them were crushed by their parents' rejection. He was thrown out of the house with his clothes on his back and his backpack. Jimmy committed suicide 6 weeks later. Trina blamed herself.

Since the day it happened, Trina has been researching ways to make the transition easier and more affordable for everyone who needs it. But to do it, means research and resources. Seirens Group was the only company in the world that had the resources and open-minded leadership to consider it.

While the full transition wasn't yet achievable, much has been learned. One of the advantages of the Nanite implants was increased focus, hearing, vision, and healing. All of the body's senses were increased. The smarter you are before implantation, the more your intellect will increase, allowing the use of almost half of the brain instead of the 10 to 15% most people have.

Getting sick was a thing of the past for development program subjects. The results were very positive, side effects for the short term proved to be negative so far. Sheila was the first. She was an intelligent boy when Trina hired him. His only flaw was being scarred up on his face after a terrible car accident. In the first six weeks the the development program and the Nanites had transformed him into Cindy Crawford's Twin.

The Nanite effects couldn't be reversed and the user always changed to the opposite sex. Hair and eye color could be changed at will, but you could only program a new appearance once, and only to the opposite sex!

The one side-effect that was always prevalent was the sex drive! Development subjects had a very high sex drive. Keeping the D-Crew together solved a lot of problems.

I was staring at her computer screen. I studied Jackie's computer usage. It was all I could do not to hit the activate button. One click and three authentication entries and Jack would become Jacqueline in a matter of days! I closed the application. Jacqueline and I needed more time.

In the outer office, Jacqueline was getting very comfortable with her new job and her new fashions. She loved being able to manipulate the young men in the IT department. Her nipples were becoming more sensitive by the minute.

Jacqueline called the medical center and asked about getting a cream for the increasing sensitivity of her nipples. 30 minutes later, the company pharmacy delivered her some cream and an additional supplement.

Trina's computer was alerted to the request and all the pertinent information. Trina saw this as a positive result of all the products Jacqueline was using. All of them contained natural estrogen in them. Jacqueline's response to the creams, lotions, and supplements was better than they had hoped for. Especially for a 20-year-old male.

As 5 o'clock approached Trina was almost finished. She forwarded Jacqueline's confirmation for her outfit for the next day. The black pantsuit with the vest and pink silk blouse. Trina had meetings all day tomorrow with government officials and wanted Jacqueline to look as powerful as she was!

Trina was hoping that Jacqueline would mention interest in the development program. Trina didn't want to push her newest protégé. She needed her to volunteer. Trina swore to herself she'd move mountains to get Jacqueline's early approval. All Trina had to do was push a button and have Jacqueline sign a couple of request forms.

Thursday night is Italian night at the main cafeteria for dinner. Only the first two hundred people got to choose the Veal Parmesan for dinner. Another hidden perk for the D-Crew. Sheila included Jacqueline on the D-Crew list. Sheila called Jacqueline to get downstairs for dinner.

Trina excused Jacqueline for the evening and rode the elevator downstairs with Jacqueline.

You did great today, Jacqueline. I can see we are going to work well together.

Thank you, Ms Costa.

After hours, it's Trina, Jacqueline.

I love the name Jacqueline, but you can call me Jackie too, Trina.

It's Italian night at the cafeteria tonight! Trina said.

I love Italian! Jacqueline said.

Try the Veal Parmesan! It's delicious! Trina said.

I'll do that! Thanks for suggesting it!

See you at 8! Trina said.

Good night Trina! Jackie said smiling.

The girls gathered together in line. Each of them got the Veal and a salad. Asha was trying to make Jackie blush like she did this morning. Jackie turned the tables and upped her flirting with Asha. Jacqueline used the same smooth direct voice she used on Peter and Tim.

Asha blushed and everyone giggled. A few ladies stopped and introduced themselves to Jacqueline. They all wanted to meet Trina's new Intern. The gossip would start soon enough.

Jackie was used to the gossip and rumor mills. Working as a barista he heard all kinds of things. Jackie never repeated them. It also gave him a thick skin when the rumors were scandalous or hateful.

Jackie was enjoying the company of his new friends and his new lifestyle and career, it felt great fitting into a group of friends. Jackie was ready for new challenges. The development program was something he wanted to know more about. All his friends were graduates of the program. All of them had beautiful jewelry and nice cars.

Jackie thought, I need some jewelry. My mom has some beautiful jewelry. The gold jewelry her father bought her when he was in Turkey several years ago, or the pearl jewelry set he bought her while they were in Hawaii. Jackie looked at her hands and then at her friends. She definitely needed a couple of rings like her friends had, nothing too expensive, but something to fit in with her new style.

The girls, walked back to the apartment building together. Jackie got off the elevator alone.

I was a little disappointed that Asha didn't come with me. My disappointment was short-lived when Asha knocked on my door.

Asha was wearing a short black satin robe. Underneath it, Asha was wearing a Black lace bodysuit with black stockings, a garter belt, and black, slip-on mules. Her bright red lipstick and dark eyeshadow, meant businessess. I stood to the side and let Asha walk in.

It didn't take long for us to find ourselves rolling around on my bed in the throws of passion. We enjoyed a very pleasuring 69. We made ravinous love to each other. It was after 10 pm when we settled down.

Asha returned to her apartment. I laid in bed still trying to grasp how much my life was changing everyday since arrivil at Seirens. I closed my eyes and thought about Juan. He was very handsome and sweet. I wished for a moment that I was a woman, I would be all over him.

Friday morning I walked with Sheila to get coffee. This time I thought ahead and got Trina her coffee ahead of time. I was dressed as instructed and ready. I heard the familiar pace of heels clicking closer and closer.

I stood up and said good morning.

Trina smiled and said good morning Jacqueline!

I went back to work. Trina had meetings all morning. After lunch, Trina had a long meeting with two four-star Generals. They were big and intimidating in their dress uniforms. Their aids sat outside across from my desk waiting.

They tried to distract themselves, but they kept admiring me.

Gentlemen! There's a coffee station on first floor, it's free! I said.

The cute blonde one with the two silver bars on his shoulder asked. Can I get you a cup?

Sure! Tall iced coffee with French vanilla and three Splenda please! I said.

We'll be right back! The redhead said.

I wasn't upset they were watching me but it was distracting me from my work.

The young officers were gone for almost 20 minutes. The Generals were still in their meeting. I made the most of that time typing. I was already getting used to the way Trina did things.

Almost every report, document and message was written in bullet statement format. I found it rather easy to decipher. My Research Professor in grad school loved this format for our papers.

The officers returned. The blonde one handed me my coffee.

Thank you... I hesitated with his name, hoping he'd introduce himself.

Captain Roberts, United States Marine Corps, ma'am!

Thank you Captain Roberts! I said smiling brightly.

We're staying in town tonight, could I interest you in getting a drink or dinner with me?

He's hitting on me! Another new experience! The direct approach. I looked at the redheaded officer he was listening, but trying not to act like it. It was Friday night I didn't have anything to do, but I'm only 20. I decided to use that as an excuse. Besides it's seafood night at the cafeteria.

I looked at the cute Marine Corps Captain, and smiled at him.

I'm only 20 so I will have to decline on the drink. I have dinner plans tonight with my friends. You and your friend are welcome to join us! It's seafood night in our main cafeteria!

His jaw hit the floor! His friend was shocked.

I licked my lips a little. The young captain was intrigued. He looked at friend and he nodded his head.

We'd love to join you! What time? Captain Roberts asked.

5 pm! We go immediately after work. The cafeteria is right next door!

I'll have to check with my commanding officer, Captain Roberts said.

The two young officers were discussing what just happened. I felt empowered tripping up the young officer. They were quietly arguing, I was laughing inside. I group texted the girls and told them we had guests for dinner tonight.

I made arrangements with Shelia to get them guest passes for the cafeteria.

The meeting ended at 4:20. Trina left at 4:30. She told me I could freshen up and go home for weekend. I freshened up in bathroom and the guys were waiting in lobby. We were first in line for dinner. Sheila and the girls showed up a few minutes later.

I introduced Captain Andrew Roberts, and 1st Lieutenant Marcus Green to the girls. The girls were all giggling as we shook hands and entered the cafeteria together. With exception to the staff in the cafeteria, they were the only men dining.

The young officers were outnumbered by us. They were charming and polite, pulling out our chairs. My friends and I were very friendly. Anna and Kylie sat next to Marcus (the redhead). Andrew sat between me and Asha.

We enjoyed a very lively dinner conversation with these young handsome men. These men had manners, they stood up when one of us left the table. They brought us refills for our Iced tea and water. Marcus showed us how to properly crack crab legs.

All eyes were on our table throughout dinner. Having men in the dining hall at dinner wasn't forbidden, but it was rare, especially on Friday night.

Andrew touched my leg softly with a finger while adjusting his napkin. I looked at him and smiled.

Sorry about that! He said softly.

No worries! I said with a smile.

Anna and Kylie were flirting with Marcus. They tried to keep it low key, but we could tell. Marcus was blushing! There was no way to hide that.

Asha had her own flirtatious moments with Andrew. I wasn't jealous, in fact just the opposite. I don't know why I wasn't. I was actually having some erotic thoughts about the three of us! He was so cute! My thoughts drifted to my night with Jan and Kerri. My nipples start getting very hard and sensitive. I was feeling it below as well.

Sheila was our leader. Sheila could read the table as well as anyone. We were having a great time with them.

Who's up for some dancing, maybe a drink? Sheila asked. Jackie are you okay with driving again.

Absolutely! I'd love too! I said.

Andrew, Marcus! Would like to join us? Sheila asked.

We'd love to! They said.

Where are you staying? Sheila asked.

We're in building A, guest quarters! Andrew said.

Perfect! We are in building D! Meet us in our lobby at 8! We like to get there early and get a good table. Sheila said.

Where are we going? Marcus asked.

The Neon Rodeo! It's a country bar. Sheila said.

We'll see you at 8! Andrew said.

We walked out together, I could swear everyone in the cafeteria was watching us. 7 women with two young handsome Marines in their brown dressed uniforms adorned with ribbons, pins and ropes. These men were the poster men for the Marine Corps.