45 — Out of time

“Audrey!” I enter the elevator and notice how she forces a smile on her surprised face.

“You're here so early, Rose! Your hard-work on this project is really admirable-”

“About yesterday-” I cut her off, I don't have time for small talk. The elevator is going up, and this needs to be over before the doors opens. “Where were you?”

“What do you mean?” She raises her eyebrows, and her innocent tone b