Convenient.
Now I wouldn't have to file a resignation letter myself.
"Then thank you, Ms. Mason."
I turned away without a word.
She frowned.
Outside the building, she messaged me.
【Don't worry. I won't actually let them lay you off.
【Theo's new to the role, and people aren't sold on him yet. You embarrassed him in front of everyone, so I had no choice but to play it this way.
【When you and your buddy get back from your trip, I'll promote you to VP, and……】
A photo came through.
A pair of engagement rings.
Inside the diamond bands, our initials were engraved together.
【And I'll make us public.】
I didn't reply.
The day we left, Cora and I crossed paths at the airport.
She had Theo with her.
I was alone.
My blind-date match and I were flying out from our separate cities to meet at Lake Tahoe.
"Wait for me a second."
She said it to Theo, then walked over to me.
"Why are you on your own?"
"We're meeting up at Lake Tahoe."
She looked me over, head to toe, then wound her own scarf around my neck.
"Don't worry. There'll be other people on this trip. It's not just me and him."
I nodded. "Right."
"Duncan."
She watched me, something reluctant in her eyes.
"Be careful traveling alone. Call me if anything comes up."
"Thanks."
"When we're back, it'll be right on our tenth anniversary."
She looked at me. "Let's get engaged that day."
I thought about it.
Then I smiled.
"That day really is a good day for a wedding."
She smiled too. "Then we'll have twice the joy."
"Mm."
Our flights were boarding at the same time.
Her and Theo.
Me alone.
We walked toward different gates.
Cora waved at me.
"See you when we're back, then."
I nodded.
I just never said
