Thankfully, it’s Saturday. I’m eager to get back home soon. I hope if there’s any work to do, I can do it from my room. I don’t want to see Raul right now. As I walked to the table to get my laptop out, I saw a piece of paper on the floor in front of the door. I bent down to pick it up and read it.
Gabby,
I’ve arranged for a flight back for you at my expense. The front desk will have the information for you. Thank you for staying to help me with this account. I think I can handle it from here until I get a new assistant.
He signed it with just Raul. I folded up the piece of paper and put it in my purse. Tears well in my eyes, and I let them fall. I know I said I never want to see him again but to have it end just the way it did before hurts.
After I cleared my face, I headed down
