No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

"Seriously, I'd love for Director Hudson to treat us," the girl said with a boldness and directness that took me by surprise.

"No problem, just let everyone know. Tonight, I'll take you all to The Seaview Bistro," I replied immediately, catching the girl off guard. "I'm going to hold you to that, Director Hudson," she said, her cuteness undeniable.

I nodded, "I'm serious too."

"Yay!" She ran off, beaming with joy.

I couldn't help but smile at our exchange, thinking how her few words seemed to brighten the whole office atmosphere in an instant.

After setting down my bag, I glanced around and headed to Grant Smith's office.

"Come in!"

Hearing that, I shoved the door open, to find Grant totally into something, didn't even bother to lift his head.

I walked over to see a pile of documents in front of him, many of which concerned my department.

It was clear that in my absence, this man had been carrying the weight of my responsibilities on his shoulders.

don't you hire someone else, Mr. Smith? It seems quite burdensome to juggle so many roles," I remarked,

"Sweet Mother of God, you're back! I thought...

his belief that I might not return to work

in my absence? Was he waiting for me to formally

you still willing to take me back, Mr. Smith?"

there's a company policy that requires

response

in the contract? I must've skipped

bit

you signed it, which

face bright with a

that hid no

unaware

better if he doesn't know. The truth would only upset

happen to him, we were to keep from his sister and not bother informing

Ernest had passed, and Grant hadn't seen him

have asked about Ernest