Cough!

Serene felt shivers run down her spine at the sound. Oh no, is it Justin? Having experienced Justin’s jealousy when she and Rich were running tests, she developed hyper-awareness of the space between her and members of the male species. Justin could be narrow and closed minded when possessed by the green monster.

Her head snapped towards the door, expecting a tall, long-haired man standing by the door with a brooding expression. She let out a sigh of relief when she saw Al instead of Justin.

“You’re here!” her excitement was clear in her voice.

“Yes. Justin and I discussed the next phase of the project. How are you...