CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX

　　Annie was reluctant about going back to work but she had no choice, she had loads of work to accomplish at the office. She also wasn't sure she wanted to face Damien after expressing her feelings to him. She was still pissed that Damien had ignored her and left without saying a word about how she felt.

　　She stood in front of the mirror for a minute all dressed and ready for work. She heaved a huge sigh before leaving the house.

　　She arrived at the office about thirty minutes later and was greeted by Esme on her way to her office. She hadn't set eyes on her since she was attacked.

　　"Hey, I'm glad you're okay," Esme said, pulling her into a tight hug.

　　"I'm fine," Annie chuckled. "Uhm, Esme you can let go now, you're squeezing me up" she added.

　　"I'm sorry, I'm just glad you're fine now. I've missed you,"

　　"Awww, I've missed you too. Damien said you had travelled to represent him at a meeting out of town. How did it go?"