The Boss
The boss sat at his desk drinking tepid instant coffee. He wasn’t self-aware when he could avoid it, but he was a having a moment and not enjoying it. His intercom buzzed. The boss groaned and pushed the intercom button. “Mable?” “Alex is here to see you.” The boss removed his finger from the intercom button. “For the love of god.” He pushed the button again. “Send her in.” Alex entered and the boss gestured for her to sit down. She smiled awkwardly and took a seat. The boss knew he had to be very careful not to speak or behave naturally. “I know you’re busy, and I’m sorry to bother you.” Does she really know that, and is she really sorry? He wondered. “It’s just that, well . . .” The boss felt something inside of himself break and begin to dissolve. “Alex, I hope you know that…
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