

It includes a two-week severance allowance. He opened a drawer and withdrew an envelope. He, too, has been let go.” A discreet clearing of his throat indicated the subject was closed.

You see, Don had a rather unfortunate habit of making promises he had no authority to make, and no wherewithal to keep them. “Don was incorrect, and I do apologize for the misunderstanding. Just last week Don said I was next in line for a permanent position-” I just don’t understand why this is happening. It’s nothing to do with you - it’s simply that we’re streamlining our workflow, and as the newest, and least experienced member of our team…well, your services have become somewhat superfluous.” Of course.” He tugged at the cuffs of his pressed white button-down shirt, cleared his throat. Edwards slid into his modern black leather desk chair and then unbuttoned his suit coat. “My name is Keer-ee,” I couldn’t help correcting him for what must have been the eighteen-thousandth time.

“Have a seat, Kyrie.” He said it wrong, as always, pronouncing it Kye-ree. Edwards, waved a hand at the two chairs facing his desk.
