She Took Me to the Hallway to Explain My “Place”

“And you’re telling me this now?”

“We found out twenty minutes ago.”

Her shoulders stayed back. Voice smooth. Only her fingers gave her away, pressed so tightly against her clutch that the knuckles had gone pale.

“My family’s commitment remains exactly what was promised,” she said. “I’m sure the board understands that.”

Martin nodded too fast.

“Of course.continue reading …