Chapter 71

SEAN:

My eyes don't leave Sekani's side for the whole of the drive. I could tell she was slightly distant and agitated and that was all thanks to tonight's ceremony. I used to feel that way when Atrix Communications was still in her prime. The nerves and slight anxiety before you appear before everyone. Before you give your speech and honors to who it is due to.

She needed space. She also didn't need to be talked to. She leaned her head against the headrest of her seat and closed her eyes. Leaving her to herself, I drew out my phone and started to scroll through the internet.

I stumbled upon one of the posts from her page and stopped, smiling as a video of her dressed in a gold sequined dress began to play. Thankfully, I came with my AirPods so I connected to it and listened to her address a bunch of her interns. Her voice had the right hint of confidence in it, coupled with the sarcasm that had them laughing and also a few warning notes that suddenly made everyone serio