BEHIND OFFICE DOORS
Jerry hesitated, feeling his heart race as he saw the woman in front of him. Her presence was unexpected and almost surreal.
"Linda?" He whispered, barely audible, as he cautiously stepped closer.
She gazed at him, calm and confident, her expression inscrutable, but oddly familiar. Her dark eyes gleamed with curiosity of knowing, and her lips formed a small smile that didn’t seem to reach her eyes.
"Yes, Jerry, it's me," Linda said, her tone steady as she extended her hand towards him. There was no hesitation in her gesture, only a subtle firmness that showed her self-assurance.