Chapter 27 : A Turn in the Tide

Simone It wasn't the first time I felt like I was walking into the office with my tail between my legs, but it was definitely the worst time. I'd had bad days and frustrating days, but today I felt ashamed. I'd really messed up last night, causing a scene at Kelly's open. It was rude and unprofessional. The first thing I did was stop by Kelly's office with a bouquet of flowers. She smiled widely. "I know why you're here, but it's totally unnecessary," she said. "I haven't been that happy since the day I saw my positive pregnancy test." "How long ago was that?" I asked. Her hand instinctively reached for her belly. "Twelve weeks?" she said, unsure. "But twelve weeks in pregnancy time is like three years. Watching Crystal have her ass handed to her was one of my top ten moments since joining the firm." "So I didn't ruin your opening?" I asked, relieved. "Not at all," she said happily. "If anything, you added a little entertainment. Everyone couldn't stop talking about it. S