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The lobby is fairly deserted when I arrive Sandra gave o so I could swipe past the security turnstiles in the lobby I have a e ork, if it’s been deactivated, how far this ‘needing tireen and I’here, but the sick feeling in my stomach won’t be quieted The elevator opens and I make my way to Sawyer’s office, my heart in my throat I don’t even know if he’s here Maybe this was a stupid plan

I find Sandra at her desk and Sawyer’s office door open, the light on I can’t see into the office froht indicates he’s in the office today

"Hey, Everly!" Sandra bea in my stomach subsides It’s all in my head, surely Sandra doesn’t think it’s odd that I’ must be fine Then she adds, "Have you et a chance to respond because Sawyer is there, and honestly, he looks kinda pissed

Sandra’s eyes widen and she glances between us Theyou know in your gut just happened but you’ll question later, wondering if you’re e the encounter in your head after the fact

"Sandra, tell Gabe I need to see him," Sawyer says

Sandra nods and picks up her phone

"No, don’t call him Find him and tell him," he snaps

That was the et rid of her, ever

Sandra blinks and sets the phone back down She’s rising fro I should follow him into his office

I don’t want to

This was a bad idea

I feel like I’et simultaneously broken up with and fired