Watercooler Gossip

[Charlotte]

Andy’s grin increases as he sees the two of us together. “Perfect, you are both here.”

“I’m sorry,” Micah stares daggers at Andy. “If you have something to discuss with me, you can book a time with my assistant. I’ll be busy all afternoon with the Tetsumaru group.”

“That’s one of the reasons I came in here.” Andy frowns. “They just called from the parking lot to inform me that they have another meeting to attend but that they would like to consider a raincheck.”

Micah’s body becomes tense at this news. It is almost imperceivable, but I can see a vein pulsing along his neck. “You have relayed your message. Leave.”

Andy flinches.

“Was there something else you needed?” Micah arches an eyebrow.

“No sir, I was just hoping to have a moment to talk with my wife,” he looks at his feet bashfully, like a teenage boy trying to ask my father if I could go out on a date. “She and I have some important things to discuss.

Micah speaks directly to me, and as if Andy wasn’t there s