At that last thought I feel an enormous pang of hurt and then suddenly I can't help it, a tear is running down my face.
I bury my face in my arms and soon I'm convulsing with sobs. I thought it was going to be so great. I thought being boss would be fun and exciting. I never realized... I never thought...
“Hi.”
A voice pierces my thoughts and I raise my head to see Fi standing just inside the doorway.
“Oh. Hi.” I wipe my eyes roughly.
“Sorry. I was just...” “Are you okay?” she says awkwardly.
“I'm fine. Fine.” I scrabble in my desk drawer for a tissue and blow my nose.
“Can I do anything for you?” “Sorry about the Post-?its.”
She bites her lip. “We never 240 thought Simon would come down. It was just supposed to be a laugh.”
“ 'S all right.” My voice is shaky.
“You weren't to
