The Co-Founder’s Wife

We had just touched down in Londrina, Brazil. Never heard of Londrina? Neither had I. Before Maple Bear, all I knew about Brazil was soccer, military dictatorships, and The Girl from Ipanema.

We travel carry-on so were the first to exit. A Maple Bear logo was our greeter’s giveaway. She only saw the President and CEO. I was left to trail behind.

“I’m Robin Pascoe.”

“I’m the Director of Global Communications.” I just made up the title on the flight.         

“And I’m his wife.”

Loaded into the back seat of her car, Rodney took his rightful place in the front. Wedged between our carry-on bags, I was pissed off. He hadn’t said anything about my communications role. I re-considered changing my title. Vice-President sounded more important. That promotion was still years away. I wouldn’t wait that long to deal with my husband.