AURELIA

I was grateful for the hum of activity that filled the studio. It was a new week and as I settled into my workspace, I looked forward to what the day would bring.

What I certainly didn't look forward to was a meeting with the CEO. He still hadn't contacted me, filling me with a mix of relief and worry. 

What exactly was that man planning in that handsome head of his?

My colleagues and I were engrossed in a casual conversation, the topic meandering from weekend plans to the ...