THE ASSISTANTThe air between them grew thicker with each second, heavy with unspoken words. One paced about in agitation, the other stood rigid, eyes wide in shock. So heavy was the haze of smoke that filled the entire room, blinding judgement and reality. The silence is louder than words have ever been. Feelings-fear, shock were mounting an invisible barrier between them neither one of whom dared to cross. The air was taut, brittle, on the point of shattering.Why are you in my office?" Aria demanded, her brow arching up in shocked surprise as she rose back up from the instant before.Jerry moved and sat with his back to her desk, slowly turning to face her. His lips twisted into a smile but it was a flirt."Do you really don't want me here?" he asked, his voice low and quiet.Her eyes opened wide. "Get out," she snarled, pointing her finger at the door. "I didn't even know you stole my spot! I already told you we're square. I paid you, didn't I?""Yeah, you did," Jerry said, standi
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