Calculated Proximity

Zara

I walked in and he did not look up, I stood at the edge of his desk and waited for him. One second, two, five and nothing.

This man was looking at his screen like it contained the answers to questions the rest of the world hadn't thought to ask yet. I cleared my throat quietly, "Good afternoon, sir."I said,

"Good afternoon," he replied, without looking up..

I stayed where I was, he didn't mov