Chapter Thirty Two

Nicole;

With each step filled with anxiety, I march closer and closer to my office. The nerve endings of my body are all alert and at some point, I know I'm not just imagining it anymore. Everyone is staring at me. I walk briskly into the elevator and just before the door closes, a small group of staff join me. I don't bother telling them good morning because I highly doubt they will answer. I take a step back, tucking myself into the back of the group and hopefully, away from their intrusive eyes. They get off a few floors before the top floor and as the doors close again, I see a few of them turn back and cast a suspicious glance my way. Now that is top notch worrisome. I get to Alex's floor and head towards my office. I'm just dropping my things on my desk when my telephone rings.

"Nicole Webster". I call out into the phone.

"Come to my office, will you?". Alex says briskly and just like that, the call is ended again. He might have tried to sound polite but that damn well still sou