NICOLE

It's my first day of working at Angus's company and I'm not excited about it at all.

If anything, it feels like a chore.

One I'll have to get used to quickly before I sink into a pit so dark I won't be able to crawl back up to the surface.

The secretary tells me that Angus is waiting for me in his office, and I head there, following her. Angus is sitting behind his desk, smiling. He stands up as soon as he sees me. "Nicole. Welcome!"

I don't say a word as I take the seat in front of ...