Monday morning, Charlene had just reached the lobby of her office building when

she nearly bumped into Gaylord, who was arriving for work as well.

Gaylord greeted her with a smile. "Morning."

"Morning," Charlene replied.

No sooner had she spoken than she spotted York across the lobby.

Seeing him, Charlene slowed her steps for a moment.

Gaylord noticed York too, and a frown creased his face.

York, seemingly unconcerned with Gaylord, walked directly toward Charlene. "I

got back early yesterday morning. It's been a while since we've seen each other,

so I wanted to stop by and say hello."

He really did just want to see her-nothing more.

Sensing her distance and not wanting to make things awkward or have her grow

annoyed with him, York added quickly, "You look busy. Don't mind me. I'll be on

my way in a minute."

Charlene had said everything there was to say to York. Now that he'd shown up

out of the blue, she honestly didn't know what to say anymore.

So when he gave her an out, she took it. She nodded briefly, then turned and

headed for the stairs.

Gaylord shot York a glance, then hurried to catch up with Charlene.

figure for a long

back to his car.

of flowers. He'd intended

things were, he realized that if he

probably start avoiding him

thought drew a self-deprecating smile

pressed the elevator button,

Charlene looked up. "What's on

replied, shaking

help himself. "Does Mr.

often?"

"No," Charlene said simply.

was unusual-he didn't get many days off, so even

he rarely

toward York

clear enough just

relieved. Still, he

worrying-if York

more persistent, would Charlene

eventually give in?

him to remember

knew, Granger liked Charlene too. But Granger hadn't shown

and, like Gaylord, he'd

Why was that?

Had he given up?

in thought, Gaylord glanced at Charlene, hesitated, and finally

just a little curious..."

"Hm?" Charlene prompted.

got a lot going for him, but you don't

to know if there

about York that

was

or

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