42 The Man

Until work started in the afternoon, Robert walked into the company and went to Freiherr’s office. Calantha sat at her desk, scrolling through her emails, when she noticed a familiar figure walking through the office doors. It was Robert, and he seemed purposeful as he made his way towards Freiherr’s office. A sense of unease settled within Calantha as she realized that their meeting was likely about her. Feeling a mix of curiosity and apprehension, Calantha couldn't help but wonder what awaited her. She had been hearing whispers about a potential job transfer, but nothing concrete. As she watched Robert disappear into Freiherr’s office, she knew that her fate was about to be decided. Minutes turned into what felt like an eternity; the silence punctuated only by the muffled sounds of conversation from Freiherr’s office. Calantha’s mind raced with thoughts and questions. Would she be transferred to a new department? Was this a promotion or a demotion? The uncertainty gna