The Stare

Edward felt stupid. No one had ever made him feel this stupid ever in his entire adult life, and it was really a legendary feat, he had to give her that.

Unable to wipe the smile on his face, he got up from her chair.

He would have to think up other ways to put one over her just as well. The game was on, he thought elatedly.

"If only I did not just give you two off days, I could have been your ride to work.

I'm very certain you're dying to feel the plushness of my car again." It was evident that he was making a joke.

Amy keyed into the fun. "Won't your other employees talk, sir?" She questioned acting exaggeratedly coy, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

She made to stand up from her bed, but a dizzy spell made her lose her balance and she started to fall, flailing her arms in front of her.

But she never reached the ground, regaining a semblance of balance as she plopped back onto the bed.