She felt she could already guess where the conversation was leading to and feared it.

“I went to the company today to round up my pending works.” he paused to comport himself and prepare himself for any reaction before continuing, with his head lowered, “I wanted to finish that so my secretary won't have too much work to do for the two months. I was on the work when she came in and told me I have a meeting with Mr. Smith twice next month. There is a seminar I must attend myself. Moreover, an audition is coming up next month when we, the big wings will have to meet...