Chapter Twenty Five

"Ermias' office"

Ermias:(at his lunch table).....

Thulani:(walks in)...... Sorry, bad timing..... (About to leave)....

Ermias:... No its all good.... How can I help you?....

Thulani:(takes a seat right next to him)........

Ermias:..... (Anxious).... Is it about work?.....

Thulani:.......... No.....

Ermias :(puts his food away)..... What do you need?...

Thulani:....... I just needed someone to talk to.....

Ermias:..........

Thulani:..... 15 years in this firm and I only have one friend........ You......

Ermias:.... How come?....

Thulani:..... I'm resented here.........

Ermias:.......

Thulani:...... I had my head high at all times....... Not pride but simply because I was proud....

Ermias:....

Thulani:.. I never had it easy growing up so this was more than a dream come true...

Ermias:(listening)......

Thulani:..... But then when my husband cheated on me.......... Everyone felt the need to push me down....

Ermias:... How did they know?....