Chapter 52

After her encounter with Tobias, Amara had turned herself into a shut in. In a bid not to encounter him a second time, she only went to work, straight home and kept meetings with Gemini virtual. Things seemed fine that way, that is until a week later, Melanie barged into her place, demanding she take a break from her ‘vanilla’ lifestyle and come have lunch with her. “I’m sorry Mel, I have things to do,” She rejected and pointed at the pile of paper of the coffee table. “Company data to read through.” “That’s can wait.” Melanie matched towards her, seizing her shoulders before she had the chance to seat down in front of the coffee table. “Right now, we’re going out to have lunch.” A nice Idea, Amara couldn’t deny, after all, she needed a break from work. But just the thought of running into Tobias, who coincidentally happens to be every and anywhere, had the idea souring in her mind. “I’ve already eaten something Mel, and besides, I have a meeting to plan for. We can have lunch here at