He barely looks up as I present my report. Today, I am barely bothered by his pride and arrogance. I turn around and head for the door. Deep down, I am hoping he calls me back. I weep for you. My subconscious scolds, and I can almost see her holding her chin, looking away. I cannot say for sure, whether I am looking for validation especially given my anxiety issues and the kind of boss I work for; but I get seriously bothered when he does not acknowledge my presence, or my work. These thoughts are running wild in my mind by the time I get to my office. And then my nostrils get all excited, and flare up as that scent fills the room. He’s here! I think as I turn around sharply, nearly falling on my face. I can see a glint of amusement at the corner of his eyes. He is enjoying my being squeamish.
“Can I help you with something...sir?” I ask, primarily because he is just standing there, taking up all my space, and air.
“Are you always like this?” he asks, and I haven’t the slightest idea in the world what he is talking about.
“Sorry?”
“Are you always so jumpy?” he asks. In my mind I’m thinking; I have worked here for months and you notice now? But verbally, I respond;
“I’m sorry.”
“You have nothing to apologize for. Good job with the report by the way.” Lex says and walks out, as swiftly and unapologetically as he came in.
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After Dark💀
Mystery / ThrillerA naive investigative reporter joins two detectives in the search for a notorious serial rapist and killer...all while the truth is too close to home... "Would you like to come in?" she asked, smiling shyly. On the one hand, David was pleased she ha...
