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.

for a long moment before

back to his car.

sat a bouquet of flowers. He'd intended to

how things were, he realized

start avoiding him

self-deprecating smile

the elevator button, joining

silence, Charlene

Gaylord replied, shaking

after a pause, he couldn't help himself. "Does Mr. Watson ask to meet

often?"

"No," Charlene said simply.

get many days off, so even if he wanted

he rarely

toward York

clear enough just

felt relieved. Still, he

worrying-if York ever

more persistent, would Charlene

eventually give in?

led him

Charlene

time, and, like Gaylord, he'd never really

Why was that?

Had he given up?

glanced at

just a little curious..."

"Hm?" Charlene prompted.

got a lot going for him, but you

to know if there

York that put

there was some red

relationships or marriage

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