"Hmm," Peter replied and raised his head to meet Julia's gaze. "O shit!" he thought as he looked at her staring back at him with mixed emotions.

"You also work here?" Julia asked a bit surprised. "Wait, Jason is here too? Where is Jason?" she asked. 

Peter opened and closed his mouth and all that came out was 'Errm". 

"Sir, please you are needed upstairs," informed the receptionist who was placing the receiver back in its place.

"Errm, Ms Julia, I have to see my boss right now. I will call ...