Side Chick Era... Over

Usually, when Sharon was busy in her office handling documents, Thomas would rest in his own office nearby.

She had arranged the space especially for him–complete with a computer, television, game console, bed, and even a private shower. When he wasn’t accompanying her, he could relax, play games, or take a nap if he wanted.

That evening, Sharon received a call from the project department. There was an important contract to be signed, and the company’s director had to attend in person.

After hanging up, she reached for her phone to call Thomas and tell him to get ready–but then paused.

Lately, he hadn’t seemed quite himself. His mood was off, and he spoke less than usual.

Come to think of it, she had been so swamped with work that she hadn’t really noticed how he’d been doing.

With a faint frown, she decided to check on him in person and maybe ask if something was bothering him.

As she passed the pantry, voices drifted out from within.

Two women were talking.

One said, “Jess, just give it up. Thomas clearly isn’t interested in women. Don’t make a fool of yourself.

“Not long ago, a pretty little secretary from our department brought him homemade lunches for a week straight. He didn’t even look at them–just tossed them straight into the trash.

happened with Natasha? She tried that classic damsel–in–distress move–pretended to trip

her away. She fell so

sharp. There was a girl who confessed to him once he made her cry on the spot. You’re new here, so you don’t know yet. My advice? Stay far

said my perfume

But the moment she

talking

knew–calm, self–contained, occasionally sharp–tongued

said with

Into men? Impossible.

unbidden, a memory surfaced–of that mysterious “first love”

wondered, briefly, how things

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the thought aside, Sharon continued

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sound of running water drifted from the bathroom.

Sharon decided to wait.

office for him. Work had kept her too busy

hadn’t changed, but the bookshelf