Just a Colleague

Standing outside the bustling agency center, Tristan glanced at his expensive watch. "That's it for today," he told Hazel, his tone polite and even. "I have some important business matters to attend to."

He bent slightly, attempting to carefully set Daisy down onto the pavement. But the stubborn little girl locked her arms tight around his neck, refusing to budge.

"No way!" Daisy whined loudly,