Hidden Behind Glass and Lies
The colour complemented the streaks of grey strands in his hair, making him look older, but no less commanding.
"I’ll introduce you to the stakeholders shortly,” he said. “Be on your best behaviour” Compared to the usual stern voice I had known from my father, this time there was a slight tremor beneath it.
I nodded.
Questions grew in my mind, things I wanted to ask. Things that didn’t make sense. But not tonight.
Miss Gina wheeled him away, and I was left alone with a crowd that felt too large despite its size.
A server passed by me. I grabbed a drink without thinking, loosened my tie slightly, before gulping down the whole drink at once, it tickling its way down my throat.