Owned by my boss
I was just his shadow.
"Hey, I need the restroom," I whispered. He nodded absently.
In front of the mirror, I retouched my lipstick. Then I saw her - Janet Maddox - behind me.
"I didn't know people could look so alike..." she said, rinsing her hands.
"Yeah... I guess," I replied, edging toward the door.
"He likes you," she said calmly.
"Nic? He's my boss," I answered.
She smiled softly and stepped toward me. "I know. You'd make a wonderful mother."