Confrontation

Veil stared dumbstruck at Anders’ retreating figure, tears pricking at the corner of her eyes. She knew she should have just left the damn iPad back at home even if that meant appearing so incompetent. But at least, she would have gotten to the office early enough and in turn, would have avoided Anders’ wrath.

But then again, she had a strong inkling that it was more than her coming late. It wasn't the first time Anders’ had gotten upset over his reaching the office before her, but it was never this intense.

Something else was wrong, and she wasn't sure she was interested in finding out what it was.

“What is the saying again?” she said in her head as she made the short journey back to her office. “Oblivion is sometimes bliss.”

This oblivion couldn't be blissful in any way, and that would have only been if it had agreed to remain undiscovered.

***

Anders walked in through the glass doors, barely noticing the people who bowed low in greeting as he walked briskly past them. This meetin