Second Chances

Traitor

After spending two days off, I was finally thinking more clearly. My injury wasn't close to being healed but I was released from the hospital anyway. I had to wear a splint to keep my shoulder in place and not move much. Which means spending most of the time at home.

Sounds delightful.

Mr. Johnson decided to extend my leave by two months because he deemed that i needed badly. I couldn't disagree with him on that point.

But he's retiring this week, right ? So who's going to take over the job while I'm gone?

I talked to him on the phone about it, he just told me to stop thinking about work all the time and focus on getting better. But I hate having to do nothing, it stresses me out... Kate comes to see me often to help me and spend as much time with me as possible because she is going to be transferred to Vegas soon.

"You're still not going to tell me who took my place, are you ?" I ask her once again as we ate dinner together.

"You know Mr. Johnson asked me to keep it quiet. Why are you being so stubborn ?"

Oh, yes, Mr. Johnson has ordered everyone not to tell me who's in charge while I'm gone. I have no idea why, but I really feel betrayed.

What was the point of having friends of they keep things away from you, i glared especially at Kate for this.

I gave this guy 5 years of my life and this is how I get thanked ?

"Can you at least tell me what he looks like ?"

"No, I can't."

"So your job is more important than our friendship, is it ?"

Kate burst out laughing before replying :

"Wait, Judy, you're saying that, out of all people ? You're the one who canceled several of our days out because you were busy ?"

I pouted and said :

"How many times do I have to tell you I was sorry..."

"I know you are." She cooed at me. "Anyway, you'll find out sooner or later, won't you? So keep your patience and enjoy your time off."

"Enjoy my time off... That's what everyone is telling me these days..."

"So do it Judy, why are you so stressed out ?"

"You know why i can't relax, it's been radio silence since that day, do the guy who is sitting in his office right now is taking the place or is it just temporary ? I don't know and it's making me anxious. Did i work my ass off all that time for nothing ?"

What will happen when I go back ?

"Oh Judy, I'm sure everything's going to be alright." She engulfs me in a hug.

I decide to take Kate's advice and try stop thinking about it.

Keyword : try.

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The two months that followed seemed like an eternity, but my wound was finally healed and I could go back to work.

I winced abit at my excitement at returning to work. I felt like that one kid who enjoyed maths and always reminded the professor about tests.

After getting dressed, I grab my keys and head out of the house. I get in the car and drive for the station. My first instinct is to run for the elevators but I am interrupted by Cassy.