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"For starters, let's get to my office and discuss your role," I said as I took the bag along.
"Okay," she said softly as she followed behind me into the elevator.
As I pressed the button, there was another length of awkward silence.
The only thing stopping it from being completely silent was the sound of Chloe humming and gently tapping her feet. As the doors opened, we continued our silent march to my office.
*****
"Told you daddy's office was big!" Chloe announced as she made her way to the sofa and started jumping on the cushions.
"At least take of your shoes," I said.
"Oh, sorry, Daddy." She stopped her bouncing and sat down, hurriedly taking off her shoes.
"Have a seat?" I offered Olivia as I showed her the chair opposite my table while I made my way to my own seat.
"Thank you," she replied and got seated immediately.
We stared at each other. I didn't know where to begin.
Why did you leave that night? Did you feel anything when we were together? Do you hate me now? Who's Sophia? Do you like Chloe enough to be her mother? Are you happy to see me again? Are you going to disappear again?
All these questions…. I wasn't sure if I was going to ask them.
I needed to be sure that she wanted to talk about it as well. But… she looked so beautiful. She tied her hair in a ponytail and wore an off shoulder top and a pair of black pants with flats. I honestly thought she'd wear at least a one-inch heel or something.
"You look good," she broke the silence.
"Thank you," I replied as I adjusted my glasses. I didn't expect the compliment. "You look stunning yourself. I was just wondering why you didn't wear heels."
"I have terrible luck. Wearing heels will always end up causing me some trouble," she explained.
I couldn't tell if she was being serious or trying to lighten the awkward tension between us. Either way, it made me relax a bit.
I still had my questions, but it wasn't the right time to talk about them. Chloe was still in the office, and there was a chance that Olivia didn't want to bring it up if possible. I respected her silent decision and decided to act like nothing happened. If need be, I could always bring it up another time. Time to digress and keep it solely business.
"So, how have you been?" I asked.
She looked at me and raised a brow.
"With work and all that," I emphasized.
"Work has been alright. Dr. William always had my hands full," she replied. "I'm grateful because I got to meet a lot of new patients and was able to learn how to handle kids better."
"That's amazing," I said. "Helen is hardly a woman to praise someone, but when Ethan told me she put in a good word for you, we were both convinced it would have been a shame to let you go back just like that."
"Oh did you already know I was coming?" she asked.
"I didn't know it was you specifically," I replied.
"If you did… would you have sent me back?" she asked.
"I would have asked him to make you work with me permanently," I replied instantly.
"Don't say that with such a straight face," she chuckled. "Well it feels nice to know I'm wanted."
I've always wanted you. I still do now.
