Do you love me?

44.

Annabel sighed as she finished up her work for the day. She rested her head on her palms as the events of the previous days replayed themselves in her head. She didn't want to quit this job but she was getting fed up.

Never in her life did she imagine that Roland would find out who she truly was this way. Now she was stuck avoiding him whenever they came to work.

“Are you okay?” Brian asked and she sighed.

“Can we go out for a drink after work today?” She asked and Brian hesitated.

“I'd love to but you know what happened the last time. I almost got fired.” He whispered and she shook her head.

“No, Brian. We will try not to get drunk this time around. I just need something to calm myself down.” She smiled.

Brian sighed and nodded. “Sure, no problem.” He smiled and walked back to his seat.

Work hours were finally over and Annabel exhaled. She thought the day would never end. She closed her laptop and stood up but was stopped by Mr. Carl.

“I need you to take this files to Mr. Roland's