17: Hug

Vanessa's P.O.V.

Zeux has been gone for three days on business. When he is not present, the employee here in the office is content. I grabbed my snack and began eating it at my table. I'm already hungry, but it's not yet time for lunch.

"Hey, Vanessa!" Jolie said. She sat next to me.

"Yes, why?" I asked, smiling.

"I'm just interested in something."

"What exactly is that?"

She draws herself closer to me, as if she is about to say something to me that she does not want others to hear. I waited for her to say something.

"How close are you to Zuex, our boss?"

I actually raised my brows at her. What is her reason for asking me that? It's completely unexpected. And it surprised me. She usually inquired about Blake because she has a crush on him.

"What? Are you serious when you ask such a question? I fully expect you to inquire about Blake. Not to our arrogant boss."

"It's just that...I notice it," she smiled as she pinched my nose.

"Have you noticed anything strange?"

"Like what?"

She inha