Frequent Traveller (Cathy Dixon #1) Read Online Free PDF

endless queue at the check-in counter and being a fellow MoonStar associate, she knew she would be the last person to be checked-in. Guests first. She noted with interest that the lethargic associates at the counter were infuriating the waiting guests as the minutes ticked by. The female associates were busy giggling and tucking their hair behind their ears. The male associates were busy watching the girls giggling and tucking their hair. Needless to say, speed was a much desired trait in the lobby. And yet, this was Moonstar's premiere five-star beach resort. As with any other property, there were complaints in the past but recently, the complaints had a different tone. No longer was it guests complaining about the resort's service or associates, numerous complaints came from associates about their own General Manager, Dieter Deppe.
     
    Comments were made about his erratic behaviour, repeated racist remarks to non-European associates and unwarranted complimentary room nights for "special guests". At least five complaints indicated these guests were Deppe's love interests. One complaint got tucked away as a disgruntled associate, two complaints were viewed as collaborating associates with too much time on their hands but more than ten complaints warranted investigation or at the very least provided enough justification for Corporate Office to start making inquiries.
     
    Watching Deppe stomp into the lobby, she was not certain whether he had spotted her. His receding hairline and protruding beer belly made her hide a smile at what women actually saw in him, if the rumours of his numerous love interests were true. But looks aside, power can be a huge attraction to those who desire it.
     
    The few sharp words he uttered at the check-in counter were effective enough to speed things along. He took his time to greet each waiting guest and made sure they had their welcome drink and cold towel, a standard MoonStar welcome greeting for all guests.
     
    Eventually he made his way to her and she stood up. "Ah, Ms. Dixon. Welcome, once again."
     
    His German accent was obvious despite eleven years in Australia. Giving him a warm smile, Cathy listened as he quickly gave her an update about the pick up in room nights and property activities. It never ceased to amuse Cathy that the minute properties heard the words "Corporate Office" all they thought about were room night achievements. It was an area of concern for her but reputation and what the property reflected to the outside world meant more to her. What guests saw, heard, felt and passed on about a MoonStar property were her ultimate concerns. Nevertheless, she listened as he provided detailed revenue changes for the resort.
     
    Deppe saw Cathy glancing at the slow moving crowd and realised this was disaster in the making. He did not need this bit of information dragged back to Corporate Office, he was desperate for a distraction. Deppe gestured for her to have a drink with him. As they made their way across the tastefully decorated lobby, the soothing piped in flute music was marred by a loud "clickety clack" on the marble floor. The source of the sound was the resort's Director of Sales and Marketing Yolanda Simms who greeted them with an exaggerated smile. With familiarity that did not go unnoticed, she gently put her hand on Deppe's shoulder as they discussed a room upgrade for a guest arriving in December.
     
    Cathy observed the body language and wondered if the complaints were true after all. Simms was rumoured as one of his love interests and seeing them together, she could not tell immediately and refused to guess. Yet, room upgrades were usually handled by secretaries, Sales Managers or even the Public Relations Manager, all of which this resort had. It did not need a Director of Sales and Marketing prancing about the property in extremely high heels looking for the General Manager.
     
    With a light squeeze to Simms' shoulder, Deppe ended the conversation. He glanced at