His Lovable Klutz (Completed)

Segment Forty-four.

♥ Even If It's A Thousand Miles ♥

      Tenzin barged into Stefan's office, his voice booming as he announced, "Found her!"

      Stefan looked up from his desk, slightly startled by the abrupt entrance. "Found who?" he asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

      "Coby," Tenzin said, his tone laced with excitement and a hint of triumph. "I found out where she is."

      Stefan leaned back in his chair, trying to maintain his usual composed attitude, but the mention of Coby's name made his heart skip a beat.

      "How did you find her?" he asked, attempting to sound nonchalant.

      Tenzin grinned, clearly pleased with himself. "It wasn't easy, man. I had to do some serious digging. I went to that restaurant where she used to work. The owner wasn't exactly cooperative, but I persuaded him to give me her home address." Tenzin made air quotes with his fingers, a smirk playing on his lips. "When I got there, though, I found out she'd already moved out. So, I had to track down her friend called Audrey. Man, it wasn't easy."

      Stefan listened intently as Tenzin continued, his fingers tapping lightly on the desk, betraying his outward calm.

      Tenzin took a step closer, as if drawing Stefan into a conspiracy. "So, there I was, standing outside Audrey's apartment. I knocked on the door, and when she answered, I asked if she was Coby's friend."

      The scene shifted to Tenzin standing outside Audrey's door, a determined look on his face as he knocked. The door opened, revealing Audrey.

      "Are you Audrey? Coby's friend?"

      "Yes, I am. Who're you and how may I help you?" Audrey asked, her voice guarded.

      Tenzin flashed a disarming smile. "My name's Tenzin. I'm a good friend of Coby's, and I've been really worried about her. She quit her job and left without a word. I was hoping you might know where she went."

      Audrey hesitated, her eyes narrowing slightly as she studied Tenzin. "I don't know anything about Coby quitting her job or where she might be," she said cautiously. "But if she had nowhere else to go, she might've gone back to her hometown."

      Tenzin's interest aroused. "Do you know where her hometown is?" he asked, his tone gentle but persistent.

      Audrey shifted uncomfortably, clearly uncertain whether she should trust him. Tenzin noticed her hesitation and quickly added, "Listen, I'm not here to cause her any trouble. I just want to make sure she's okay. She's a good person, and she's been through a lot. Please, if you know where she might be, help me find her."

      Audrey's gaze softened slightly, and after a moment, she sighed. "Her hometown is Willow Creek," she said quietly. "It's a small town, not too hard to find. If you're really just trying to help her..."

      Tenzin nodded earnestly. "Thank you. I promise, I'm only looking out for her." 

      Back in the office, Tenzin was now leaning against Stefan's desk, finishing his story. "So, I've got the address. We should head over there, see if we can talk to her."

      Stefan's expression hardened as he returned to his work, his eyes fixed on the papers in front of him. "I'm not going," he said flatly.

      Tenzin's smile faded, replaced by a look of frustration. "Why are you being so stubborn? It's obvious you miss her. What's the harm in just talking to her, Stefan?"