Chapter 39 New spark

Michael and Lauren had been meeting up more frequently in recent weeks. At first, it was just spending lunch Every day at noon, Lauren and Michael would meet in the break room for lunch. They worked in different departments, but they had quickly become friends. They would sit at a small table in the corner and talk about everything under the sun. “Hello, Laurie, the party machine,” Michael greeted her, a playful grin on his face. He had bestowed upon her that nickname after their encounter at the club. Both of them had tacitly agreed to never speak of that night again. Michael had never inquired why she had left so abruptly in the morning, as if the entire evening had been consigned to oblivion. “Oh, stop it,” she replied, her voice laced with a hint of embarrassment. She preferred not to dwell on the memories of that night. “How are you today?” Michael inquired. “I’m well, thank you. And yourself?” Lauren responded. “I’m doing well. How’s the workload?” he asked. “I have a few