Professional Distance

"M...Mom," I call, a sweat building on my temple as I start to shake.

She purses her lips and gives me an annoyed look. "What's wrong with you?" she scolds.

"M...Mom, can you repeat what you just said?" I ask, staring at her with wide eyes.

"I say not to make your relationship too obvious. Act as professionally as possible when you get there," she says.

"My... My relationship?" My relationship wit