Melissa was a few steps away from her office when she saw Betty standing in front of her door. She mentally rolled her eyes as she approached her door.
"Hi," Betty said with a polite smile.
"Hi," Melissa responded, holding her handbag tighter.
"If this is about your brother, Please I don't want to hear it. Nothing is going on between us. Just a work relationship and I would appreciate it if you respect that."
Betty folded her arms. "Damien has really been an asshole. Hasn't he?"
"There's no need to say nasty words. Life happens. We fall in love and out of love. The same happens with friendships. s**t happens, life happens."
Betty shook her head. "There's no need to cover up for him. Dam is just an asshole. I'm hurt because I really like you for him so I was hoping something amazing w
