Chapter 59

"Betty was furious. She heard some gossip and was ready to fight me."

"What gossip?" Mel couldn't help but ask.

"People saw me and you holding hands so there were speculations"

Silence.

"It's nothing bad, I think. Just speculations that there is a thing going on with us."

"You don't have to worry. I'm going to clear the air tomorrow. No one has the right to ever disrespect you."

"Say something. Please!" Dam pleaded.

"I don't know what to say but I guess it's fine. People will always say whatever it is they have to say. And you don't have to apologize. You were only worried about me. I most probably wouldn't have gone with you to your car if you hadn't pulled me along with you."

"I still feel terrible for pulling you. Maybe I should have been more careful. I was......"Damien sighed. "I had no idea what I was thinking. I was angry, nervous and all over the place. I'm sorry."

"I give you my word that I will clear the air in the office. No one is going to make you feel uncomfortable when