Chapter Hundred and thirty six

I took my car at 11am and drove to the company. I got to the company at 11:26am. It was such a good time for me to arrive. I decided to see some of my colleagues before my meeting with Irene. I had missed working and seeing their faces. I got to my office and the sweet smell of books and dust satisfied my heart.

It felt good to be back to work. I sorted out some files before 12pm. As I walked through the hallway to Irene’s office, my stomach tightened and my throat went dry as I knocked. I already prepared myself for the worst. “Come in” her voice echoed behind the door. I opened the door and stood in front of her without a word. I looked above her head and kept my eyes keen at the portrait of Mr Dave on the wall.

“Please sit, “ her cracked voice said. I sat down obediently like a robot and still didn’t say a word to her. I could feel the tension between us as my heart almost jumped out from my chest. “Maddie, how are you?” She managed to say. “Fine!” I replied sharply.