(Olivia)
The next morning, I arrived at the office feeling lighter than I had in days. Yesterday with Derek at the diner had been exactly what I needed, a break from the constant pressure I had been facing.
I replayed our conversation in my head as I walked into the building, the memory of his laugh still making me smile. Things were finally starting to look up.
But as soon as I settled at my desk, I noticed the tension in the air. People were whispering around me, stealing glances in my direction.
I brushed it off, thinking it had nothing to do with me, and focused on starting my day.
Just as I was about to dive into the latest project, my phone buzzed with a message from my boss’s assistant, Tracy.
“Olivia, can you come to Ms. Callahan’s office? She needs to speak with you.” My s
