Chapter 20

Sofia

Laura, perceptive as she is, notices my nervousness and approaches me, touching my shoulder:

" Are you all right? " she says quietly so that only I can hear her.

I force a smile and shake my head vehemently, trying my best not to cry.

" I'm fine.

" The man gave you a scolding, didn't he? " I deduce, knowing that I've come from the boss's office. " Don't be so upset," she consoles me, rubbing my shoulder. " That time comes for all of us here.

I just shake my head, disconsolately, praying that she'll go away before I burst into tears.

" I'll be fine.

" Yes, you will. If you need anything, just call me, okay?

" Okay. " I mumble and thank the heavens for being left alone. I know she's trying to help me, but I need to recover from the shock.

The phone vibrates frantically on my desk. I know it's him. I silence the device, shove it in the drawer and focus on my work, despite what I feel inside.

I'm heartbroken. Shocked. Wounded. So that's what he thinks of me… I feel ridiculous,