A Private Conversation

Anne approached me after I had gotten into the restaurant. She had a worried look on her face.

"You're late, Ivory. Are you okay?" I quickly gave her a nod, not wanting her to see the gloomy look on my face.

"Yeah, I was stuck in traffic. Just get back to work, I'll be fine." She smiled before she left to attend to a man who just walked into the restaurant.

I swiftly turned towards Mr Sebastian's office. He had actually called me yesterday to check up on me and to inform to be in his office first thing in the morning.

My heart thumped in my chest as I stood in front of his office, contemplating if I should go in or not. Taking in a deep breath, I gently knocked on the door.

"Come in". I heard Mr Sebastian's voice from the other side of the door. I breathed in again and muttered a little prayer before turning the door knob and stepping into the office.

I shut the door behind me and turned to approach his table when I halted on my steps. My heart started thumping rapidly at the sight of