33 — So many facets

A few hours after my call with Dad, the whole new team was called into the meeting room. I already knew what was coming, but still felt uneasy. Sitting at the huge rectangular table, I didn't see Julian or Sarah anywhere, and this made me sure that she was chosen — which brings me a relief because she's the best person for this.

The door opens, and Julian gives way for the woman to enter. His expression is serious and, looking at him this way, I would never have imagined that such dirty words could escape his lips.

I close my eyes tightly. Honestly… I feel like I'm in heat, something like that. What's wrong with my hormones? What does Julian awaken in me, anyway?

“Hello everyone.” Julian begins, setting himself beside the screen. “The reason for this sudden meeting is that a little reorganization was necessary.”

He runs his eyes over everyone present, but I feel him linger a moment longer on me.

“There are other critically important projects with tight deadlines that depend on me, so