113 Bide Time (1/2)

Knock, knock, knock.

Kim's knock disrupted Carl's thought. Sliding the phone into his pocket, he opened the door.

With her brows furrowed, she began, ”What's wrong?”

”Will be starting work on Monday and might not be able to go to the gym regularly. I hope you won't stop going because of that. Learn the basics, at least.” He reported calmly like the situation earlier never occurred.

”Really? I thought you didn't need to go to work? But is that the reason you look pale?”

He avoided her questioning eyes as he rubbed his cheeks. ”I'm just tired.”

”Are you sure you're not sick?”

”I'm good. Let's go sit.”

”Sure,” she said, moving out of his way. She knew he wasn't telling her everything. He seemed so lost when he walked in, but she did not want to push him for answers again while it may be that she was curious.

Burned out, he sat. He chewed over the fact that he would be working for the Stans. Kim stood by the side, observing him.

Afterward, she made to sit by his side, holding his right hand. ”It's going to be okay.” She remarked.Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.

Her simple words assured him. He turned to look at her, he didn't expect her to be understanding. Of course, he was grateful for it, it's just not her style to be so comforting when she was curious. He thought she would nag him about his sour mood.

Concurrently, he brightened up, ”Yeah, it's going to be.”

…

On Monday morning, while Kim walked to the gym, Carl drove to his former place of work he assumed he wouldn't return to.

Arriving at the office he was asked to head up to the CEO's office which he complied with.

After knocking three times on the door, he stepped into the office.

”Good morning, boss.” He greeted in a subservient manner.

Chamberlain who was standing by the floor length window, swiveled. His eyes met Carl's and they lingered a few seconds more than necessary. Carl wasn't really paying attention so he did not notice.

”You look smart,” he said, taking a seat.

”Thank you.”

”That's right, you won't be staying in your former cubicle. You've moved up a few floors. Not too far from me, so I can keep an eye on you.” Explained Chamberlain. While he spoke, his eyes took in every little action Carl made.

”You'll stay just outside the door. Your first job is pretty easy, something you've done for yourself so it should be pretty easy for you.”