"Hey, you! You left me hanging on your story!"

Sandy's booming voice bounced around the four corners of my office. I left my focus on the monitor to look at her.

Although we're both disappointed in a different situation, I still need to compose myself not to show her how upset I am.

"It's not my fault, you know!"

"Hmph!" she rolled her eyes and sat on the chair in front of my desk. "So, what happened to your lunch meeting?"

"Well, it's fine. They just talked ...