Lisa held the glass there for several seconds, but Kenneth didn't move.
He said nothing, and the entire table slowly fell into an awkward silence.
Something in me softened, and I stepped in to smooth things over.
"Mr. Fuentes has work tomorrow. He really shouldn't drink too much..."
I meant to leave it there, but Lisa clearly had no idea when to stop.
The second I spoke, she decided I was the easier target.
"I didn't realize a secretary got to make decisions for Mr. Fuentes." She set the glass down and covered her mouth with a coy smile. "Oh, sorry. I'm just very blunt."
I shot her a sideways glance. I had just handed her an easy way out, and she had been too stupid to take it. Fine, then I wouldn't bother helping her.
I leaned back in my chair, lifted my glass, and took a slow sip
