Grand Mission

"I'm sorry that you had to be exposed to the dirty side of the corporate world so suddenly. I planned to slowly ease you into how business is done at this level but now...."

The strong form Grace had put on back in the office was no longer present as the woman drove us in her black Toyota. Her face was tired and though her makeup covered the darkness underneath her eyes, her weak eyelids gave away her desire to sleep.

"Where are we going," I asked.

"To my office, there are some things Albert left behind for you and some files I need to go over with you."

"Okay, but are you sure you're up for that, how about we do it tomorrow, you look like you could use three days of sleep."

"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. Immediately I'm done with you I'll get some rest."

Since Grace didn't deny her current state, I nodded my head and simply focused on the road, my mind spiralling with several thoughts and then I questioned.