Threads of Fate

chapter 6: official business

at office...

As AJ and Peachy continue their occasional lunches together in AJ's office, disguised as work meetings, whispers and rumors begin to circulate among AJ's employees and  Peachy's colleagues. The sight of them sharing meals and engaging in conversation fuels speculation, and soon, their lunchtime rendezvous becomes the subject of gossip and intrigue in the office.

The employees exchange knowing glances and hushed whispers whenever AJ and Peachy are seen together, speculating about the nature of their relationship and the reason behind their frequent meetings. Some suspect a budding romance, while others speculate about secret projects or hidden agendas.

Despite their efforts to keep their lunches discreet, it seems that their attempts at secrecy have only fueled the flames of curiosity among their colleagues. The gossip spreads like wildfire, making its way through the office grapevine and leaving no corner untouched.

Peachy: whispering "Do you hear that? The rumors are spreading like wildfire."

AJ: nods, his expression troubled "It seems our attempts at discretion haven't been very successful. People are talking, and they're drawing all sorts of conclusions about us."

Peachy: sighs "I know. It's frustrating to have our private lives scrutinized like this."

AJ: gazes at Peachy with concern "Are you okay with all this attention? I don't want you to feel uncomfortable."

Peachy: smiles reassuringly "I'll be fine. We knew there might be consequences to our decision to keep our marriage private at work. We just have to weather the storm until the gossip dies down."

AJ: squeezes Peachy's hand in gratitude "Thank you for being understanding. We'll get through this together."

As AJ and Peachy navigate the growing scrutiny and speculation surrounding their lunches, they find themselves facing a new set of challenges in their quest to keep their marriage private. As they grapple with the consequences of their actions, they realize that maintaining secrecy in the workplace may be more difficult than they ever imagined.

AJ: "It seems like our efforts to keep things private aren't going so well."

Peachy: "I know. The rumors are spreading faster than we anticipated."

AJ: "I never imagined it would be this difficult to maintain secrecy in the workplace."

Peachy: "Me neither. It's like everyone's watching our every move, trying to piece together the puzzle."

AJ: "Do you think we should do something about it? Maybe address the rumors head-on?"

Peachy: "I'm not sure that's the best idea. It might only draw more attention to us."

AJ: "You're right. We'll just have to ride it out and hope that the gossip dies down eventually."

Peachy: "In the meantime, let's focus on our work and try to keep a low profile."

Amidst the hushed whispers and knowing glances exchanged among their co-workers, AJ and Peachy find themselves the subject of intense speculation. As they sit together in boardroom during one of their lunch meetings, the tension in the air is palpable.

AJ: whispers to Peachy "Looks like our lunch meetings just got a lot more complicated."

Peachy: nods, feeling the weight of the situation "I didn't expect the entire boardroom to be here."

AJ: "We'll have to be extra careful with our words and actions."

Hannah: glances at AJ and Peachy, a curious expression on her face "Interesting choice of meeting location, AJ. Care to explain?"