The next day began with a bright morning which didn't seem to look pleasant to both Lora and Austin as they reported to work. Lora collected the stock book from her desk as she slowly walked to Austin's office, calculating how she was going to meet and see him after all that transpired yesterday. She gave much thought before dashing a knock on the door.

"Lora."

The voice was Austin's, behind Lora. She was too sad to turn around but finally did when he called her name the second time.

"Here, some work."

She handed the book to him wearing an expressionless look on her face and as she made...