𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐝𝐲 | 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝗼𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐩𝐭. 1

"A LOT HAS HAPPENED IN A FEW WEEKS." My voice a little rough from lack of use. I look around to the crew, my eyes catching Sebastian's new hair cut. Chloe has on a shirt that I'm almost sixty-three percent sure I saw Billie wear a few days ago, but I'm keeping my mouth shut.

"I went on a sales call, which was not fun in the slightest. I was most unfortunately paired with Ryan." My slightly chapped lips drew into a tight line, trying to suppress the memories. My eyes traveled to Brian's who subtly nodded towards the window. With confusion written all over my face I turn and scan my co-workers. My stomach dropped at what Brian was trying to tell me.

    "Oh... yeah I forgot. Dwight's gone." I never really got along with Dwight, but we had enough respect for each other that we wouldn't be at each other's throats all the time. My respect had grown for him when he comforted Pam. So it was sad to see him go. Also, I can't take the fact that he was a fantastic salesman. The company is sure to miss him. Who am I kidding? I'm going to miss him.

***

The chatter around the office has informed me that Oscar was coming back today. I was never able to meet the man, but from what I've heard; he's a very nice individual. My decision to wear derby shoes was very much a mistake. I planned my outfit the night before and I was too tired to check they weather channel, since I got back late from visiting my mom. So you can imagine my surprise when all I saw was snow.

    My body was racking with shivers when I got to the building. I could only hope they were blasting the heat. I quickly scanned the parking lot to see who was here, making sure I didn't have to have an awkward conversation with Micheal or Ryan this early in the morning. Okay, eight-o-clock isn't that early, but still. I only saw a few of the warehouse guy's trucks and Neil's light blue Ford Bronco.

    I absolutely loved Neil's car. Everything about it was perfect. And it only made it better that it was Neil driving it. He definitely got brownie points for driving a piece of art. I quickly waved to Hank, who gave a subtle nod back, continuing my way to the elevator. Thought's of Neil started filling my head. I don't know why but it happened. I thought about his smile and how it made me feel warm inside, like I was the only one who could bring that smile out in him. My head was clouded with his laugh. It was scratchy, and loud, and real. It was the realest thing in the entire world. I felt my cheeks heat up just thinking about his eyes.

    Something inside of me snapped, pushed everything I just felt down until I could barely feel it anymore. Be logical, Evangeline. The voice in my head hissed, "He barely even talks to you." The voice was right, he couldn't have that much control over my emotions already. But I just fell so safe when he's near—