Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 6

"Hello, Tiffany, are you feeling any better?" Kelly asked with concern as soon as the call connected.

Tiffany replied, "Yes, much better."

"Are you still running a fever? Did you have lunch? Are you hungry? Should I get you some takeout? Or if there's anything you'd like, I can bring it over."

Tiffany was puzzled by Kelly's over-the-top behavior. After all, they weren't close. Still, she couldn't be ungrateful for someone's good intentions.

"The fever's gone now. I already ate lunch, so I'm not hungry. If I get hungry later, I'll order something. Thanks for your concern, Kelly."

"Oh..." Kelly paused briefly. "Is... Mr. Lewis still there with you?"

"He left."

"Oh, I see. Did he go there to see you?"

"No." Tiffany didn't mention that Anna was in the hospital too. After all, Vincent was her boss, and she didn't want to say anything improper that could affect her job. Perplexed, Kelly asked, "Then, why did Mr. Lewis go to the hospital?"

"It seems like... he came to see a friend," Tiffany replied vaguely.

"Mr. Lewis has a friend in the hospital?" Kelly's questions seemed endless.

Tiffany pursed her lips. "I'm not really sure of the details."

"Oh." Kelly sounded disappointed, but then she added, "I'm free tonight. Is there anything you'd like? I can bring it over for you."

"That's not necessary. I won't be at the hospital tonight." Tiffany found Kelly's overly helpful behavior strange, so she politely declined the offer.

"Okay, then. You rest up. Don't worry about work; I'll handle things for you."

"Thank you, Kelly."

"You're welcome. We're colleagues, after all. Get some rest. I won't bother you anymore."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Kelly leaned back in her chair, frowning in thought.

"Since when were you so chummy with that intern that you even offered to take food

hand dismissively. "I just

feel

sympathy to get help with their jobs. Even if all of you fall for it, I won't be fooled." Kelly smiled and didn't say more. She was wondering if she should

...

was past 5:00 pm when Tiffany finished

to the dormitory but when she saw that Anna was alone, she

the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying a

here?" Tiffany

the corner and smiled. "I brought you

revealing all

I can handle

to Teresa's apartment. Tiffany didn't want her running back and forth because of her. She

thinking. She patted Tiffany's hand reassuringly and said, "Eric has plans tonight. Besides, it's raining, so I can't set up my stall either. I'd just be idling at home, so I figured I might as well come keep you company." Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She

is so sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as

we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd come to visit me too." The sisters' hearts sank

If your sister knew you're still grieving, she'd feel

we love. Rather than missing those who have passed on, we should cherish the present."

took out a portion of the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like to try my

I just happened to

of them sat around Anna's bed and began to

...

located, Kelly finished typing and

saw Vincent leave his office, checking his watch urgently as he walked. Kelly quickly shut down

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

she immediately spotted Vincent waiting for his car. She approached

getting off

at her,

QUMS

promised Tiffany I'd take dinner

to her again. "What

promised to visit Tiffany tonight and take dinner for her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone. "It's pouring rain, so it'll be hard to get a cab." Vincent asked,

"Yes."