There was cold silence between us. This wasn’t because I had nothing to say, but because my tongue couldn’t move. I left my seat to his and extended my hand to his. His big palms and my small palms looked like chalk placed on a flat board.
Gerald folded his hand on mine and it felt satisfying. “You are doing so well in your role. I am not saying this because I am your secretary and I want to be in your good books. You are going great sir”.
Gerald exhaled softly and gently massaged his head with his other hand. “You can get away sometimes”, I suggested. Gerald raised his head and took interest. “I mean, when was the last time you had a vacation. Away from home, work and everything?”.
With his reaction, I guessed he had never had any. “You could take a vacation after this trip sir.
