Hiding an illness

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OPS.

'You okay, Eric? You look a bit sleepy.' Nell remarked.

'Huh? I'm fine. Just a bit drowsy, is all!' Eric nervously replied.

'Hmm. I hope that's true. Because Hetty doesn't like catching workers sleeping on the job.'

'I know, I'll just, grab another cup of coffee.'

Truth was, Eric woke up with a slight fever. He didn't feel like staying home, so he took some strong medicine and was trying to get through the day without anyone noticing. Except the medicine was making him drowsy.

When he got downstairs, he decided to sit down for a bit.

20 minutes later.

Eric opened his eyes to see Hetty staring at him.

'Whoa! Um, hi! I was just resting my eyes for a bit, I swear!' He nervously rambled.

'Mmm. I felt your very warm forehead. Seems like you were resting more then just your eyes.' Hetty replied.

Busted.

'Please go home for the rest of the day. I'm not going to have my workers passing out from illnesses and hurting themselves.'

Defeated, Eric slowly walked out.

'Man, why did I have to fall asleep?!' He asked himself in a frustrated tone.

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