"Did I arrive late?" I hurriedly ask as soon as I reach reception. "I'm sorry, Mr. Reed held me up for a couple of minutes."
"You're here and that's what matters," Jean says. "You saved me from going to the boss's office to get you."
"Someone apparently wants to die early..." Miranda murmurs mockingly and we all laugh. "We better go before some of the bosses decide to call us."
"Yes, please," I plead. "I would like to spend this time with you before Mr. Reed decides to call me. Yesterday he did it before my lunch hour ended, and I would really love to enjoy this time with you all."
"Difficult morning?" Jean asks.
I sigh.
"A little, yes..."
"Not to say; a tense and strange morning. Cedric's kindness confuses me," I think to myself.
"Miranda?"
"Yes, Jean?"
"Let's take Babi to Conol
