A Punch in the Face

Whistling a happy tune, Andrew knocked on the door of his friend's office. Though no one had yet arrived at this godforsaken hour, Andrew knew that Adi would already have finished half a day of work. And as the voice from inside growled a grumpy,” Come in.” Andrew knew he was right.

Looking up, Adi glanced at Andrew before continuing to work while he questioned,” Why are you knocking?”

“Just making sure you were there inside. Adi, these Fridays you have started taking half working days.”

Continuing to read his file, Adi hummed in agreement at the statement not elaborating anything more.

Andrew continued,” Well, why?”

"Why not?" came the standard non-interested reply.

"Are you seeing someone?" Andrew probed.

"Since when were you interested in my business, Andrew?"

"I always have been Adi. It is why we are still friends."

"Just tell me what you need, Andrew." Adi finally sighed. Knowing Andrew, the man would simply hem and haw until Adi was driven mad.

"I'll be taking over the Artisan J