The Blackout

Adrian

“Make sure you print all the documents and prepare a PowerPoint presentation before then. I want everything to perfection. Also, have Dave do background information on the company. Any scandal, any business deal, anything important I need to know. I want the work done by the end of the day,” I end up saying sternly to Angela.

“But Sir, what happened to Ellie, she was in charge of all of this,” a concerned Angela asks and I am fed up with everyone asking where Ellie is.

“Ellie will no longer be working here. We are getting back to how we were without her so you better get used to it. You may leave now, you have a lot to do,” I say not even hiding the irritation in my voice.

“Okay Sir,” Angela says leaving my office hurriedly before I turn on her again.

I have decided that I do not have time to sit down and wallow in my heartbreak. I have always been great at distracting myself from my emotions. At least when I am working I do not think of Ellie as much as when am not.

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