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Vivian

I sat slumped in my office chair, feeling relieved that I was away from all the tension and drama at home. The day had just started but I already had all my energy sucked out of me.

Despite how I felt, it was just another normal day at work, and I needed to finish all my tasks. I couldn't allow my dampened mood affect my work delivery.

The clacking of the keyboard resounded in the office as I tapped away, getting engrossed with work.

My phone rang, interrupting the flow. I glanced at the screen, the thin line of my brow jumping in surprise at the name that flashed. It was Richard. I seriously didn't know how I would react when I saw him after yesterday's disaster.

“Good morning Vivian.” He greeted, his cool voice coming through the phone.”How are you doing this morning?”

I responded, hiding the trepidation in my voice, “Good morning sir. I'm doing quite well.”

“Could you please come over to my office?” He asked, calmly.

I nodded, forgetting he couldn't see me. “Okay sir, I'l