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.

that classic damsel–in–distress

She fell so badly she actually lost a

his tongue’s just as 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 away from him. The guy’s got a temper and more quirks than

trembling, almost tearful–answered, “I just went to see him. He said my perfume made him

much of their gossip at first. But

really talking about her

knew–calm, self–contained,

first woman said with a

Into men? Impossible.

unbidden, a memory surfaced–of that mysterious

things stood

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Sharon continued toward Thomas’s

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at his desk, but the sound of running water drifted from the bathroom. He was

Sharon decided to wait.

once before–the day she arranged the office for him.

hadn’t changed, but the bookshelf was now filled with books she hadn’t seen