Monday morning arrived, and the office was abuzz with whispers and glances. Rumors of Caleb's birthday party and the photo of him with Ava from the club had spread like wildfire, courtesy of Emily, the self-appointed gossip queen. Ava, Caleb, and Sarah were shocked, having kept the party private and not inviting anyone from work.
As the news of Caleb's birthday party and the photo of him and Ava spread like wildfire through the office, the gossip mill went into overdrive. Emily, the gossip queen, was in her element, regaling anyone who would listen with tales of the party and the supposed "romance" between Caleb and Ava.
Meanwhile, Ava, Sarah, and Caleb were oblivious to the commotion they had caused. They were too busy with their work.
But as they sat at their desks, they were
