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“Yes, we should do that so

“I gotta go, ling I liked Sandra and felt like I was getting to know her better Initially, I wasn’t sure what to make of her But now I find her easy to talk to, and she has a funny English sense of humor She would die if she knew about my kiss with Alex Maybe I should tell her about it I decide against it, thinking it was better not to take the chance Office gossip has a way of getting around

I sit back down atsome reports A few moments later, I hear a knock onanother cup in his hand He is wearing a dark beige suit paired with an ehter than the shirt He looks delicious, as usual

“How are you this ?” he asks

“Fine, thank you And you?” I respond, wanting to sound casual Just act like nothing has happened It was just a kiss No big deal

“I’cup of coffee “Not sure how you like it, I hope cream is fine”

“Thank you I appreciate that” I stand to take the coffee frorateful for the coffee, but feel like the rest of the office knows there’s so on between the two of us

“It’s okay, Katherine I brought coffee for the rest of the staff as well,” Alex said, sensing my disco how to act or what to say

He clears his throat “We’ve got a busy day ahead of us I’ll need you in my office in ten minutes”

“Yes, of course, I’ll be there”

Alex looks atdown I feel the heat in ers, a hint of a smile on his lips

“Thanks Nice suit” Our eyes lock

“Thank you, Katherine,” he replies, teasingly, while turning to leavethis If he wants to banter back and forth, okay, I can do that But I need to set things straight with hioes any further

Tenthe door behindin front of his desk He runs his hand through his hair, obviously frustrated, his voice edgy He takes a quick glance up at me as I sit down

“The site’s cleared, the foundation has been laid Bloody hell! Why I aet re on it Call me later with an update” With that, he pushes a button on his phone, tossing it on his desk