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.

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

hand dismissively. "I

feel bad for?"

excuse to play the delicate victim at work, trying to garner sympathy to get help with their jobs.

...

pm when Tiffany finished her

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

the door opened, and Teresa entered carrying

What are you doing here?" Tiffany

the corner and smiled. "I brought you some dinner.

container, revealing

I can

back and forth because of her. She was

either. I'd just be idling at home, so I figured I might as well come keep you company." Tiffany nodded obediently. "Okay." She took some tissues and dabbed the raindrops off

so sweet." Anna's eyes misted over as she wiped

two reminds me of how we were back then. If my sister were still around, she'd

Don't be too sad. If your sister

all have people we love. Rather than missing

portion of the food. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? Would you like to

up. "Sure. I just happened to

them sat around Anna's bed and

...

office was located, Kelly

office, checking his watch urgently as he

raining heavily outside.

Kelly reached the building's

Vincent waiting for his car. She approached him and

you're getting off

at her, his expression

QUMS

the downpour, frowning. "Oh, no, I promised Tiffany I'd take dinner for her tonight, but I got

to her again. "What did

to visit Tiffany tonight and take dinner for her, but I got busy and forgot." Kelly clutched her phone.

"Yes."