Oh s**t. “I’m s-sorry, Peyton. Completely slipped my mind. I forgot to double check my calendar before heading out.”
“Do you realize you missed the meeting?” Peyton shook her head. She pinched the bridge of her nose and exhaled slowly. “I can’t deal with this. I really can’t.”
Kat raised her eyebrows. Peyton looked like she was mentally disintegrating right in front of her very eyes. A couple of other wary coworkers glanced over to her, and then at Kat. A deep sense of shame washed over her.
“I’m sorry, Peyton. I really am. I’ll be sure to check my calendar for events next time. I haven’t fully adjusted to the work environment and—”
“Spare me the excuses, please. Just do better next time.”
“I can do that, but please don’t use that tone with me.” As soon as Kat said it, she realized sh
