ARIA

“It's... it's just...,” I bit my lips. The words were stuck in my throat. His eyes were expectant. He was beginning to worry.

“It's what?”

“I'm just a bit down about the board meeting. The way you...showed up after it was over.”

That wasn't a lie, but it was also not what I was going to say. Without warning, he pulled me into an embrace.

“I'm sorry I made you worry. Everything will be fine. I'll get the company back, teach those grumpy old men a lesson, prove ...