Chemistry Countdown (Part 2 of 10)
"I'm sorry. Bridgette mentioned she'd let you know, I mean, if you asked. With traffic, I thought it best to get on the road as soon as possible. Is that okay?" Kelsey stood silent for nearly a...
After finishing her work for the day, which mostly comprised forwarding her emails to Bridgette, Mary packed her bag and headed for the elevators.
“Leaving so soon?” Mary knew that voice. How could she forget?”
“Hey, Kelsey.”
Her boss stood beside her, seemingly waiting for the elevator, too.
“I thought you were just leaving an hour early? If you head out now, it’d be two.”
“I’m sorry. Bridgette mentioned she’d let you know, I mean, if you asked. With traffic, I thought it best to get on the road as soon as possible. Is that okay?”
Kelsey stood silent for nearly a minute. What was happening on the fourth floor that was holding up the elevator for so long?
“I suppose it’s okay,” said Kelsey. “Heading home for the new year? I seem to remember you doing that last year.”
“Yup. It’s our new family tradition. Both my sisters will come up, too. Melissa’s husband is coming, but Melany’s will be staying home with their newborn. I can’t wait to meet him. Maybe next year. The newborn, that is.”
“Good one. Next year. It’s only a couple of days away.”
The elevator doors opened, and both stepped inside.
“Where are you headed?” asked Mary.
“Second floor. Some fiasco with the purchasing department. I know it’s not our division, but the manager wants another set of eyes on it.”
The doors opened on the second floor and Kelsey waved goodbye.
Next stop, home sweet home.
Thank you for reading Part 2 of Chemistry Countdown. Do you think Mary will have a safe trip home? I wonder if she’ll meet anyone new when she arrives…
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