Tough Love

I knew that he was trying his best to cheer me up. Jeremy, just like the rest of us, was assigned to a new project as well.

“You’re alone on your new project, right? As in, no one else from the CEO’s office is going to be there with you,” I asked.

“Guess it’s my time to shine all alone now. It will be quite lonely, though…” he replied.

“I bet you’ll end up missing having me with you, right?” I said teasingly before I laughed.

“Probably…” he replied before looking away.

“Oh, I have to go. I’ll catch up with you later, ok?” I quickly said when I realized that I had a meeting with my new team starting soon.

“Good luck on your new project, Karina,” Jeremy said before he lifted his hand and waved at me.

“Thank you! You too!” I called back and returned his wave.

…

**A few days later**