Isla POV

Immediately I stepped out of the room to my desk, Carmilla appeared by my side awkwardly.

"How was the meeting?" she asked.

I looked at her suspiciously. "Where were you?"

She clutched her stomach dramatically. "Had a really bad stomach ache. I guess I shouldn't be eating junk food so late."

"Right," I commented, not believing her. But before I could continue, arms wrapped around me from behind. I tensed, my body going rigid. Diana's voice chirped in my ear, her wide smile pressed against my shoulder.

"Oh my goodness!!" she squealed, doting on me. "You're totally getting a promotion, Isla!"

"Promotion?" Carmilla asked, confused.

Diana finally noticed...