Being Unrepentant

On Monday, in Andy's office at the base. Danica handed an application for leave to Andy. Andy looked down at it but did not open it. He asked, "How long will you take off?" "One week," Danica replied, "I'll come back to work next Monday." "Well, okay." Andy nodded without asking more questions. "I know. I'll get the secretary-general to register it later. After you hand over your work to your subordinates, you can leave." Danica didn't expect him to agree so readily. She found it hard to believe. She looked down at Andy, who was working hard, with her pink lips slightly open. She wanted to say something but stopped on second thought. Andy did not notice that. Because of the busy schedule, his stomach trouble flared up again. Two days ago, he asked Doctor Stone for some pills. Now he suddenly felt a twinge in his stomach. He opened the drawer and took out a porcelain jar. He poured out a pill and put it into his mouth. Then he picked up a glass of water next to him and drank it. When he