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Quentin

What the fuck did we just do?

The second it was over, reality sank in That wasn’t a fantasy or a dreaet out of that office as fast as I could Fortunately, Merry seeht Without even a word, we disentangled ourselves froot dressed Just past the door, I heard footsteps of people showing up to work, going down the hallway, getting coffee They had no idea what just happened At least, I hoped with everything in ht noas for anybody at the complex to know that I had just fucked Merry in her office

I couldn’t call attention to it I couldn’t make a scene and make anyone notice me burst out of Merry’s office and rush to mine Not that it would be out of the ordinary for s to talk about the socialposts They wouldn’t see anything strange about usto lay out the week ahead Especially considering it was a race week and anted to dru an audience as possible and let people know about the tailgating event ere hosting before the race itself

And that’s exactly what I wanted everybody to think When I walked out of her office, I wanted to look as usual and normal as possible so if anybody happened to be in the hallway or caught sight of e in any way S my clothes to ensure they looked in place and not like I had just thrown them on, I turned to Merry This was one of thoseThat would just be the right thing to do But there were literally no words that came to mind

What would be the right thing to say at that particular moment?

“I have a lot of work to do,” Merry finally said

Thankful that I didn’t have to co at Darren when he came out of the breakroom with a cup of coffee

“Hey,” he said “Didn’t expect to see you here”

“What do younot to sound defensive

“You’re usually already in your office nursing your third cup by now Unless Mo a cinnamon bun or muffin,” he said