MALACHI Those are his last words as he turns his back to me and stomps out of my office. I watch him disappear into the corridor, then turn my attention to the bouquet of roses on my lounge chair. I wonder what color of roses she prefers. My door opens at that moment, and I turn in the direction of the sound, only to find Lilith Cruz in front of me. That explains all the pacing she’s been doing in front of my office. Her blood red lips are spread into a wide open smile that leaves her veneers on display. I fight the urge to roll my eyes. “Was that Julian across I just saw leaving so angrily?” She asks, catwalking towards my desk. “You know him?” She laughs. “Know him?” Her chest bounces with every step. Does she have no clue how irritating her antics are? Or does she

