Kyson had once publicly reprimanded both Audrey and her, yet he claimed not to know Audreyâs name just yesterday.
Feeling a mix of sadness and confusion, Dulcie caught Audreyâs eyes looking her way.
Seeing her expression, Audrey intentionally raised her voice.
âOf course, I had a chat with Kyson.
You know, his exclusive Luxury car was right beside mine.
For some odd reason, my car just wouldnât start, and no matter what I did, it wouldnât work.
He saw my struggle and offered to help fix it.
â
âWow!â
The group of women reacted with a chorus of awe, clearly jealous of her.
Audrey went on, âYou know, he really isnât the standoffish type everyone says he is.
Heâs quite friendly.
He speaks and moves with such gentleness.
â
She dropped her head and blushed slightly as she spoke.
Audrey spun her tale so seamlessly that she almost convinced herself and momentarily forgot what truly happened at that parking lot yesterday.
One of her intrigued coworkers quickly chimed in, âAudrey, do you think he⦠might have feelings for you?â
âI was wondering the same!â another added eagerly.
âDoes he have a crush on you?â
Bunny Bookery
âThose in the finance department see Kyson around quite often.
Everyone there agrees heâs usually quite distant and stern.
And just being near him can feel quite intense.
Despite meeting him many times, none of them have really managed to have much of a conversation with him.
Youâre an exception.
He even offered to fix your car and spoke to you so kindly.
You must be special.
â
Audrey was shy.
âI⦠Iâm not the prettiest here.
Why would he take an interest in me? Maybe he was just in a good mood yesterday and that was why he spoke to me more.
â
âWhat about the encounter you had with him in the elevator? Remember when he first visited our department and scolded you? Maybe he noticed you even then.
Could he have come for the inspection just to see you?â another colleague speculated.
Audreyâs cheeks deepened to a darker shade of red.
âWell, maybe⦠But itâs not up to me.
It all depends on how he feels.
â
However, a less tactful coworker interjected, âBut⦠didnât he scold Dulcie too during his inspection? And I remember him talking to Dulcie quite a bit more than anyone elseâ¦â
Audreyâs face hardened in an instant.
ALL eyes then turned toward Dulcie.
Caught eavesdropping, Dulcie was visibly flustered.
With a scoff, Audrey snapped, âIf youâre that curious, why not just join in? Thereâs no need to sneak around.
Dulcie, we all know Kurt looks out for you.
Are you scared that if I become Kysonâs girlfriend, I might persuade him to fire you?â
Calmly sorting out some documents on her desk, Dulcie replied nonchalantly, âIâm not worried at all.
If you think youâre up to it, why donât you try getting him to marry you?â
This remark sent Audrey into a fury.
âAre you making fun of me? Who do you think you are, acting so high and mighty? Is it because Kurt has been giving you attention? Well, he hasnât been around to see you lately, has he? Youâve crossed me, and now youâre scared I might actually end up with Kyson.
â
Dulcie didnât say a word.
Audreyâs irrational behavior made her difficult to engage with.