Time to leave, Burke thought. He walked to the office door, making his exit. I won’t look back. Make this short, sweet, and to the point. Leave now and leave fast.
“Burke, wait a minute!” Colby called out, standing. He rushed to Burke. “Don’t leave yet.”
Burke felt Colby’s palm and fingers on his right elbow, grasping. Colby actually pulled him backwards, preventing him from leaving.
Surprised, Burke asked, “What’s going on?”
“I…I…I have something to say to you before you leave.”
“Make it quick,” Burke snippily said. “I have other things to do.”